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Blatchington Mill School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blatchington Mill School is a community secondary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1635 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,635

Pupils

1,650

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Blatchington Mill School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Blatchington Mill School are allocated by Brighton and Hove using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Blatchington Mill School — School Information

Full address
Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.9% of pupils
DfE URN
114606

Other Secondary Schools in Hove

If Blatchington Mill School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hove are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blatchington Mill School

Is Blatchington Mill School oversubscribed?

Blatchington Mill School is operating close to its capacity of 1650 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blatchington Mill School?

Admission to Blatchington Mill School is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Blatchington Mill School cover?

Blatchington Mill School is a secondary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blatchington Mill School?

Blatchington Mill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.