Blatchington Mill School vs Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 495 m 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
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Hove · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
941 students
| Measure | Blatchington Mill School Hove, South East | Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 679 | #457 of 679 |
| National rank | #826 of 4,090 | #2851 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,622 | 941 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,622 | 941 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 56.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.9% | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hove | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/ | www.hovepark.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blatchington Mill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 32.1).
- •Blatchington Mill School is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 941.
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 Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Blatchington Mill School ranks higher (74.2 vs 32.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blatchington Mill School and Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Hove and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blatchington Mill School: 1,622. Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre: 941. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blatchington Mill School and Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South East?
Blatchington Mill School is 190th of 679 and Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is 457th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).