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Patcham High SchoolVarndean School
| Measure | Patcham High School Brighton, South East | Varndean School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 679 | #227 of 679 |
| National rank | #1788 of 4,090 | #1106 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,074 | 1,487 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,074 | 1,487 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | 55.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | www.varndean.co.uk |
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Success Index (England) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Pupils on roll: Number of pupils in the latest school census. Free school meals: Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Capacity filled: Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity. KS2 expected standard (RWM): Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.