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
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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/).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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