Varndean Students Aspire at Oxford
Aspire students from Varndean Sixth Form College were enthralled with their day at Oxford University yesterday. The 20 plus students are all applying to Oxbridge for a variety of degrees next year and following dining in St John’s, toured the college and were then involved in an academic taster session. Humanities students considered images from […]
Varndean Sixth Form College Biology Tutor celebrates Pearson Teacher of the Year Award 2026
We are delighted to announce that Yaso Shan, Varndean Sixth Form College’s resident Biology tutor has been awarded a Highly Commended FE Teacher of the Year 2026 Award by Pearson; the world’s leading education provider. This is a national award in recognition of excellence and transformational teaching as well as the impact it has had […]
Perfect score for Varndean Sixth Form College IB student as cohort celebrates outstanding results
The England football team are not the only ones celebrating today! There was plenty to celebrate for students at Varndean Sixth Form College too, led by an extraordinary achievement from Arun Webb (pictured above), formerly of Blatchington Mill School, who achieved the maximum possible score of 45 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. A […]
Rosie wins ‘Ones to Watch’ award at Into Films ceremony
Many congratulations to Film Studies student Rosie Merat Brandwood who was named one of this year’s Into Film Awards ‘Ones to Watch’ at a star-studded ceremony in London this week. Alongside fellow winners, Rosie’s incredible achievements were celebrated on the iconic Piccadilly Lights – Europe’s largest advertising screen. The winners were joined by one of […]
Creative Arts Students’ work featured in this year’s SFCA Art Exhibition
Congratulations to our talented Creative Arts students whose work has been featured in this year’s SFCA Art Exhibition! This year’s SFCA Arts Awards theme, Artistes sans Frontières, invited young artists to explore ideas of borders, conflict and connectedness through their own creative interpretations. The theme was deliberately open to interpretation and the work 3D Design […]
Varndean Sixth Form College Hosts Annual Creative Arts Showcase & Awards
Varndean Sixth Form College recently hosted its annual Creative Arts Showcase, celebrating the exceptional talent and dedication of students across its diverse creative curriculum. The June event featured live, captivating performances from Dance and Drama students, alongside extensive exhibitions from Art, Textiles, Photography, Graphic Design, and 3D Design. The showcase also highlighted student innovation in […]
Education & Early Years T Level Success
Congratulations to our second year T Level Education & Early Years students! All six students who applied to university now have offers for Primary Teaching or Childhood Studies degrees. One of our students is off to the prestigious Norland College to study to become a Norland Nanny! Two have gained employment in their industry placements […]
MedVetDent Students Shine at Oxford National Ethics Final
Following their outstanding success in this year’s Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition (PERC), three of our MedVetDent students travelled to the University of Oxford on 25th March to compete in the national final hosted by the Uehiro Oxford Institute. The prestigious national competition challenges students from Years 11–13 across the UK to explore complex ethical […]
Cardiac Careers Event Inspires Future Healthcare Professionals
On Wednesday, during our annual Work Experience Week, MedVetDent students attended a Cardiac Careers event hosted by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The event was organised by Emma-Jayne Hanner, MedVetDent Coordinator, and was attended by students interested in pursuing careers in Medicine, alongside learners from AAQ Medical Science, […]
Environmental Science students participate in Chichester Harbour Field Trip
The sun was shining for our A Level Environmental Science students who visited Chichester Harbour for their first ecological fieldwork study and an essential component of their course. They were taught important techniques on sampling at the site with a view to studying the process of sand dune and salt marsh succession at […]