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Year 11 Information

Admissions Process 

Embarking on your journey to sixth form college is a pivotal moment that shapes both your academic and personal future.  At Varndean Sixth Form College we understand the importance of choosing the right path and we’re excited to guide you through this process.  Our application timeline is carefully crafted to guide you smoothly from your initial interest to becoming part of our thriving community. We value the aspirations and ambitions of each individual student and their families. 

Applications for September 2026 entry

Applications for 2026 entry are now closed. For further enquiries, please contact our Admissions Department: admissions@varndean.ac.uk‘ or telephone 01273 546607

Course Start work

Before you start at Varndean Sixth Form College you need to complete some Course Start work for each of the subjects you are enrolled on. This would have been discussed with you at the recent New Students’ Day.  This work must be completed before your first lessons in September. Course Start work contains subject specific reading and tasks designed to help you make the transition from school to college and prepare you for your first lessons. 

Here is a full list of Course Start work for all subjects

Photo ID Cards

For those students who have already applied and accepted a place – Please remember to upload a photo for use as your College ID card. You will have already received an email with instructions and a link to do this.  As a student at Varndean Sixth Form College, you must carry your College ID with you at all times in order to keep our community safe.

GCSE Results

For those students who have already applied and accepted a place – Once you have received your GCSE results on Thursday 20 August, please use the link already emailed to you to upload the results to your application record.  Having this information in advance is key to enabling us to allocate the right member of staff at our enrolment interviews to discuss your final programme of study.

Course Changes

Please note, any course change requests now have to be discussed at your Enrolment Meeting at the end of August.

Course Costs

Information in relation to the Course Costs for the Academic Year 2026/27 will be available in mid August. 

Key Dates for your Calendar

  • Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 August:  Enrolment Meetings
  • Monday 7 September : Induction Day
  • Tuesday 8 September : Teaching starts

Applications for September 2027 entry

Applications for 2027 entry will open in late September.  Please check this website regularly for updates.  For further enquiries, please contact our Admissions Department: admissions@varndean.ac.uk


Should you have any specific queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01273 508011 or email admissions@varndean.ac.uk.