School Summary
Varndean School
Girls: 761
Total Pupils: 1466
Opened:
Headteacher: Shelley Baker
Varndean School
Balfour Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6NP
Telephone: 01273561281
Website: http://www.varndean.co.uk
AccreditationExpiryDate:
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CCF (name): Not applicable
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CensusDate: 20-01-2022
CloseDate:
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Diocese (name): Not applicable
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CloseDate:
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