SchoolScoresBlatchington Mill School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW
01273 736244 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 January 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 February 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Brighton and Hove comparisons use the 3 of its 10 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton and Hove. Higher than 43% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 84% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton and Hove. Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 87% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton and Hove. Higher than 67% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 78% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton and Hove. Higher than 82% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 49% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton and Hove. Higher than 65% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton and Hove. Higher than 35% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 77% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton and Hove. Higher than 53% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 90% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Brighton and Hove figures pool parents at the Brighton and Hove schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
328 pupils in this year group.
62% — 14 points above the Brighton and Hove average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
325 pupils in this year group.
95% — 2 points above the Brighton and Hove average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 6% | 13% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 70% | 55% | 13% |
| Further education college | 14% | 19% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Brighton and Hove. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 323 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 252 |
| Of those, offered a place | 237 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 886 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.3% | 27.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 4.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 19.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1% | 14.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Lower than 12% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 10.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.5% | 28.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Lower than 55% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.2 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Higher than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Hove. Higher than 23% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 11.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Christopher's School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Montessori Place 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · 59% A*/A at A level
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dorothy Stringer School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brighton Girls GDST 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 29% A*/A at A level
- Varndean School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Portslade Aldridge Community Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blatchington Mill School's Ofsted rating?
Blatchington Mill School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 January 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 February 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Blatchington Mill School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Blatchington Mill School?
83% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Blatchington Mill School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Blatchington Mill School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 252 families put Blatchington Mill School as their first choice for 323 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 237 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114606.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.