Dorothy Stringer School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Dorothy Stringer School
Address: Loder Road
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN1 6PZ
Telephone Number: 01273 852222
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matt Hillier
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1626 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114580
DfE Number: 846/4016
UKPRN: 10015487
UPRN: 22169244
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Pavilion (E14001130)
Electoral Ward: Preston Park (E05015409)

Easting & Northing: 530794E, 107134N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 58.5" N 0° 8' 35.75" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRVX4+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Varndean College (0.3km)
  2. Balfour Primary School (0.3km)
  3. Varndean School (0.5km)
  4. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Downs Junior School (1.3km)
  6. Stanford Infant School (1.4km)
  7. Central Hub Brighton (1.4km)
  8. Downs Infant School (1.4km)
  9. Patcham Infant School (1.4km)
  10. Hertford Primary School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Michael Baker - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Bakhtiari - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Sarah Bakhtiari - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Rob Bradshaw - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Dr Alice Duvernois - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Mr Matt Elliott - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Eleanor Fagan - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Emma Hill - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mr Matt Hillier - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Alice Killip - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Emma Morey - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 April 2026.
  • Matt Nott - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 January 2028.
  • Catherine Packham - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2025.
  • Eugenie Teasley - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2028.
  • Miss Jessica Verdugo - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mr Neal Young - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.