Open State Secondary Mixed

Dorothy Stringer School

Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ
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Dorothy Stringer School
Brighton, BN1 6PZ
1,626 Pupils
1,650 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
23.90% FSM %
869 Boys
757 Girls
About Dorothy Stringer School

Dorothy Stringer School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,626 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,650. Current headteacher: Matt Hillier.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Brighton Pavilion
Ward Preston 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 10015487
URN 114580
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Bakhtiari Chair of Governors 15/07/2025 28/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Bridget Taylor Chair of Governors 10/05/2022 14/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Michael Baker Governor 01/07/2018 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Bakhtiari Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rob Bradshaw Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Alice Duvernois Governor 28/01/2026 28/01/2030 Elected by parents
Eleanor Fagan Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Emma Hill Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Matt Hillier Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Alice Killip Governor 14/07/2025 14/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Morey Governor 28/04/2022 19/04/2026 Elected by parents
Matt Nott Governor 06/01/2024 05/01/2028 Elected by school staff
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0.55 km • Brighton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dorothy Stringer School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.
Dorothy Stringer School has 1,626 pupils, with a capacity of 1,650.
Dorothy Stringer School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Dorothy Stringer School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Dorothy Stringer School is Mr Matt Hillier.
Dorothy Stringer School is at Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Dorothy Stringer School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dorothy Stringer School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matt Hillier
Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ
01273852222
dorothy-stringer.co.uk/
Location
BN1 6PZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114580
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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