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Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.3 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,635
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 26% nationally. Notably, 78% of students secure a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 62% achieve a grade 5 or higher. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 56%, which is commendable, parents may want to consider this alongside the overall academic environment when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.9 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
White Other9.1%
Mixed Other5.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Black African1.3%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.84518, -0.18131 · BN3 7BW
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114606
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blatchington Mill School rated by Ofsted?
Blatchington Mill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2013.
Is Blatchington Mill School a good school?
Blatchington Mill School scores 66.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Blatchington Mill School in GCSEs?
Blatchington Mill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.9. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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