Blatchington Mill School vs Dorothy Stringer School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blatchington Mill School
Hove · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,622 students
Dorothy Stringer School
Brighton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,626 students
| Measure | Blatchington Mill School Hove, South East | Dorothy Stringer School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #190 of 679 | #188 of 679 |
| National rank | #826 of 4,090 | #811 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,622 | 1,626 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,622 | 1,626 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 53.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.9% | 61.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78% | 80% |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | 5.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hove | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/ | dorothy-stringer.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.2 vs 74.5).
- •Dorothy Stringer School is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 1,622.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blatchington Mill School better than Dorothy Stringer School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blatchington Mill School and Dorothy Stringer School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hove and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blatchington Mill School: 1,622. Dorothy Stringer School: 1,626. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blatchington Mill School and Dorothy Stringer School rank in South East?
Blatchington Mill School is 190th of 679 and Dorothy Stringer School is 188th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).