Blatchington Mill School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blatchington Mill School
Address: Nevill Avenue
Town/City: Hove
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN3 7BW
Telephone Number: 01273 736244
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Kate Claydon
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1622 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114606
DfE Number: 846/4067
UKPRN: 10000764
UPRN: 22029125
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Hove and Portslade (E14001296)
Electoral Ward: Westdene & Hove Park (E05015417)

Easting & Northing: 528137E, 106649N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 44.94" N 0° 10' 52.16" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRRW9+8G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Rachael Carden - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Ms Kate Claydon - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Paul Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Andrew Fozard - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Ms Emma Gibson - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Lisa Goodman - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mr Philip Howard - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
  • Lisa Logan - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 March 2028.
  • Mrs Judith Mackenzie - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Ms Zubia Masood - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Joanna McCrae - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Harriet Russell - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2029.
  • Mr Tim Shutler - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Joyti Stach - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mr James Tulley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Kirsty Walker - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2029.