School Summary
Varndean College
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Principal: Donna-Marie Janson
Varndean College
Surrenden Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6WQ
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"As a student who has studied here for 3 years, I can say that this is a really well rounded collage with great facilities, teachers and students. The only thing I would say is if they could have student parking, as the new parking restrictions make it a nightmare for students who drive to find a place to park.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"As a student who has studied here for 3 years, I can say that this is a really well rounded collage with great facilities, teachers and students. The only thing I would say is if they could have student parking, as the new parking restrictions make it a nightmare for students who drive to find a place to park.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Leo","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/113893889842047590526\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtfAlBmpo4BLwQT82Nu3QkRPbk7rHi0NEqcno2V6X9DchA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-03-18T00:32:15Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"8 months ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"I contacted this college a few years ago in order to enquire about A Level exams for private candidates. They have never replied. It is not polite and professional to ignore people. Appalling behavior.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I contacted this college a few years ago in order to enquire about A Level exams for private candidates. They have never replied. It is not polite and professional to ignore people. Appalling behavior.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Carmelo Rossitto","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/105178562829691837628\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtcTx3MJWTSLPJtHYDHdXWJY6908EK_IOjxj-mUf9_Rw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-12-05T16:59:19Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"10 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"OFTSTED inspectors have recently given Varndean College a glowing report, confirming it once again as a good college. Inspectors found a \u00e2\u0080\u009csignificant amount\u00e2\u0080\u009d of teaching, learning and assessment to be \u00e2\u0080\u009coutstanding,\u00e2\u0080\u009d including all Visual Arts courses. Major strengths identified by the inspectors included:\n\nEnthusiastic and skilled teachers plan and deliver lessons in a thoughtful and imaginative way, enabling students to be successful.\n\nStudents appreciate the strong support from staff which promotes learning and enables students to develop positive working relationships with each other.\n\nStudents enjoy coming to College and going to lessons and this is reflected in the high attendance.\n\nThe overall quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good and a significant amount is outstanding. This reflects the college\u00e2\u0080\u0099s ethos of maintaining a strong focus on learning for all students and staff.\n\nThe inspection team also praised the very successful International Baccalaureate Diploma course:\n\n\u00e2\u0080\u009cIn 2011\/12, all students completing the course passed and the average diploma score per student was very high compared to national and international averages\u00e2\u0080\u009d.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"OFTSTED inspectors have recently given Varndean College a glowing report, confirming it once again as a good college. Inspectors found a \u00e2\u0080\u009csignificant amount\u00e2\u0080\u009d of teaching, learning and assessment to be \u00e2\u0080\u009coutstanding,\u00e2\u0080\u009d including all Visual Arts courses. Major strengths identified by the inspectors included:\n\nEnthusiastic and skilled teachers plan and deliver lessons in a thoughtful and imaginative way, enabling students to be successful.\n\nStudents appreciate the strong support from staff which promotes learning and enables students to develop positive working relationships with each other.\n\nStudents enjoy coming to College and going to lessons and this is reflected in the high attendance.\n\nThe overall quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good and a significant amount is outstanding. This reflects the college\u00e2\u0080\u0099s ethos of maintaining a strong focus on learning for all students and staff.\n\nThe inspection team also praised the very successful International Baccalaureate Diploma course:\n\n\u00e2\u0080\u009cIn 2011\/12, all students completing the course passed and the average diploma score per student was very high compared to national and international averages\u00e2\u0080\u009d.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"I WH","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/115399540957485931093\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMQBplobAEs8-ugty2q3D1rSxG4VBa5FHvMnUfn01C413YA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2013-02-12T10:40:18Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"3 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Both our very different sons had extremely positive experiences with Varndean. The admissions team were able to spot potential with 1 son's lower than ideal entry grades. 3 years later he starts Uni next month where each year 1300 students apply for 105 places. Our other son completes his 4 year degree next summer which was made possible due to Varndean's staff & their dogged focus on his achievements. Their support & vision eased square pegs into round holes. Of course the boys did the work but with the right guidance doors opened.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Both our very different sons had extremely positive experiences with Varndean. The admissions team were able to spot potential with 1 son's lower than ideal entry grades. 3 years later he starts Uni next month where each year 1300 students apply for 105 places. Our other son completes his 4 year degree next summer which was made possible due to Varndean's staff & their dogged focus on his achievements. Their support & vision eased square pegs into round holes. Of course the boys did the work but with the right guidance doors opened.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Richard Thornton","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/115399030055677901869\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtcZjQ0MlanNL9umWcsAEUVmO489Gclez3xCsHrmiBYk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2020-08-24T14:32:45Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"A school where everyone matters - is the fatuous slogan that greeted my arrival. I discovered that this didn't apply to temporary staff. When attempting to stand up against deliberate rudeness and hostility from students, in defence of common civility, the school dismissed me without redress, a word or the slightest hint of being 'a school where everyone matters' - great hypocrisy. Perfect contempt","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"A school where everyone matters - is the fatuous slogan that greeted my arrival. I discovered that this didn't apply to temporary staff. When attempting to stand up against deliberate rudeness and hostility from students, in defence of common civility, the school dismissed me without redress, a word or the slightest hint of being 'a school where everyone matters' - great hypocrisy. Perfect contempt","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Fuchia Imperfect","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/116676150554862607546\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMTpWN9ocQ8VH1mUgXI34iCE5WOlfnhE_orPgTfcDgcJ5RM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-10-03T15:29:43Z"}]