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Blatchington Mill School

Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW
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Blatchington Mill School
Hove, BN3 7BW
1,635 Pupils
1,650 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
20.90% FSM %
817 Boys
818 Girls
About Blatchington Mill School

Blatchington Mill School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Brighton and Hove, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,635 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,650. Current headteacher: Kate Claydon.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Brighton and Hove or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Region South East
Administrative District Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency Hove and Portslade
Ward Westdene & Hove Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10000764
URN 114606
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Tulley Chair of Governors 08/12/2023 07/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Claydon Governor 26/11/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Paul Edwards Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Elected by parents
Andrew Fozard Governor 27/11/2025 26/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Emma Gibson Governor 05/07/2024 27/11/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Lisa Goodman Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr James Henderson Governor 22/10/2021 21/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Howard Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Lisa Logan Governor 22/03/2024 21/03/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Judith Mackenzie Governor 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Joanna McCrae Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Harriet Russell Governor 08/05/2025 07/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Aldrington CofE Primary School
0.15 km • Hove
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0.49 km • Hove
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Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
0.51 km • Brighton and Hove
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Goldstone Primary School
0.94 km • Hove
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The Lioncare School
1.1 km • Hove
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Hangleton Primary School
1.11 km • Hove
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blatchington Mill School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hove, Brighton and Hove.
Blatchington Mill School has 1,635 pupils, with a capacity of 1,650.
Blatchington Mill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Blatchington Mill School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Blatchington Mill School is Ms Kate Claydon.
Blatchington Mill School is at Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Blatchington Mill School: Does not have a sixth form.
Blatchington Mill School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Kate Claydon
Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW
01273736244
www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/
Location
BN3 7BW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114606
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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