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Blatchington Mill School

Nevill Avenue, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7BW

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
52.5
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
1,635
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Blatchington Mill School

Blatchington Mill School is a community school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,635 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.5 (2025/26). 22.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,635 / 1,650 (99%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.7%
Free school meals
13.9%
EAL
1.8%
SEN support
13.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

52.5
Attainment 8
324 pupils
57.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
77.8%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

95%
Sustained destination
91%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%
Overall absence
32.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

86
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -3.6 vs 2023/24
19.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
24.32
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
£47,339
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 6% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,327 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,762
Spend per pupil
£7,611
Income per pupil
46%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Nevill Avenue, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7BW
Phone
01273736244
Headteacher
Kate Claydon

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blatchington Mill School?
Blatchington Mill School is a community school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Blatchington Mill School have?
Blatchington Mill School has 1,635 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Blatchington Mill School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Blatchington Mill School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.5 in 2025/26.
Where is Blatchington Mill School?
Blatchington Mill School is located at Nevill Avenue, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7BW.

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