VARNDEANEYE
2012
December
Varndean School Balfour Road Brighton BN1 6NP
Four Schools in One A new approach There has been a real buzz at school this term. Our Open Evening saw over a thousand people visit the school in an evening, with almost 200 coming to the three subsequent Open Mornings. The school has split itself into four smaller schools within the school: Angelou, Russell, Turing and Ellis. Each school has its own Headteacher and Deputy, making it the size of a small primary school. We felt our school was too big. The new system means students are
known, supported and guided in more depth than was possible before. With Headteacher Mr. Deighan alongside the other four, we believe that five heads are better than one. By making the changes we’ve been able to recruit five additional teachers, so our core departments can be more flexible. They can respond to the needs of our students through faster interventions and smaller class sizes. The school enjoyed a rise in GCSE results this summer against a national
downward trend. Our motto is Challenge and Pride. Our students know that hard work, resilience and creative innovation bring about success. We are a community of individuals who have the confidence to be ourselves; it’s tangible to those who have visited the school and those within. Our team of highly trained and expert teachers are at the school’s core. Our goal is to help young people embark upon a powerful learning journey.
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