Latest news from Varndean Sixth Form College

Culture Week: A Celebration of Diversity and Community
Varndean Sixth Form College’s highly anticipated annual Culture Week has taken place for its fourth successful year. Organised by the

Varndean plays host to teacher trainees from Gothenburg
This week saw Varndean Sixth Form College play host to 11 teacher trainees from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The

Celebrating LGBT+ History Month – Science & Innovation
Throughout February, Varndean Sixth Form College is celebrating LGBT+ History Month. This year’s theme is Science & Innovation and Schools

Exploring justice through theatre
As part of their A Level Law and BTEC Criminology studies, students recently had the opportunity to attend a theatre trip to

Former Student Returns to Inspire 3D Design Students
This week, our 3D Design students welcomed back former student Jack Pattison. Having studied 3D Design at Varndean Sixth Form

Textiles students explore Dirty Looks exhibition at the Barbican
Our textiles students had an amazing time at the Dirty Looks exhibition at the Barbican Centre this week. The exhibition

Varndean hosts visitors from Gyeongsangbuk-do Office of Education in Korea
On Thursday 15 January, Varndean Sixth Form College played host to 24 Korean visitors who came to learn more about

Students attend inspiring Sociology Conference 2026
Our sociology students attended the A Level Sociology Conference 2026 at UCL this week. They heard a variety of talks

Festive eCard Design Winners
Congratulations go to Year Two students Isobel Steel, Martha Phillips, and Ruby Walker, who are the 2025 joint winners of

STEM Fest 2025
This week saw Varndean Sixth Form College hold its annual STEM FEST, a week-long programme designed to inspire students through

Varndean Sixth Form College celebrates Green Careers Week
Varndean Sixth Form College celebrated Green Careers Week from 10th-14th November, with students encouraged to consider how the knowledge

Former Varndean Textiles student, Charlotte Farrant, wins Hand & Lock Prize!
Huge congratulations to former Varndean Sixth Form College Textiles student, Charlotte Farrant, who has won the ‘Student Fashion’ category in

Varndean’s Law students work with Sussex University StreetLaw Clinic Team
Final year University of Sussex law students from the ‘StreetLaw Clinic’ team were delighted to work with Varndean Sixth Form

Brighton’s Young People Lead the Way in Tackling Social Media and Mental Health Crisis
On Friday, students from schools and colleges across Brighton and Hove, including Varndean Sixth Form College, had the opportunity to

Aspiring medicine students attend workshop at Royal College of Surgeons
On 1st October, our talented medical school applicants visited the Royal College of Surgeons of England to attend an interesting

Varndean Sixth Form College Celebrates Highest Ever Results
Varndean Sixth Form College in Brighton is celebrating another phenomenal year of exam success, as students achieve outstanding A Level