Blatchington Mill School
URN: 114606 • Hove BN3 7BW
Overview
- Name
- Blatchington Mill School
- URN
- 114606
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Claydon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273736244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nevill Avenue, Hove BN3 7BW
Summary
Blatchington Mill School is a mixed community secondary school located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, with a current enrollment of 1,635 students and a capacity of 1,650. The school prides itself on being inclusive and diverse, fostering a strong sense of belonging among its students. The headteacher emphasizes the importance of building positive relationships and providing exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that every student feels supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Blatchington Mill is designed to promote academic excellence, with students achieving GCSE results significantly above national averages. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities, encouraging students to engage fully in school life and develop essential skills such as teamwork and communication.
Blatchington Mill School actively collaborates with families to enhance student success, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school community is dedicated to preparing students for their future, whether that involves further education or entering the workforce. For more information, visit their website at [Blatchington Mill School](http://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/).
The curriculum at Blatchington Mill is designed to promote academic excellence, with students achieving GCSE results significantly above national averages. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities, encouraging students to engage fully in school life and develop essential skills such as teamwork and communication.
Blatchington Mill School actively collaborates with families to enhance student success, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school community is dedicated to preparing students for their future, whether that involves further education or entering the workforce. For more information, visit their website at [Blatchington Mill School](http://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Co-opted Governor (governance)
- Parent Governor Vacancy (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Year 10 HPQ Presentations (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Essential Information for Students (sen)
- Senior Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) (sen)
- Reporting Absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- + Add Event to Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School (70.6)
- King's School (63.6)
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (55.7)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1635
- Boys
- 817
- Girls
- 818
- FSM %
- 20.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1635 | 817 | 818 | 1650 | 20.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1629 | 839 | 790 | 1650 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1595 | 824 | 771 | 1620 | 13.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1595 | 824 | 771 | 1620 | 13.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1570 | 820 | 750 | 1590 | 13.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1542 | 795 | 747 | 1590 | 10.90 |
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