Blatchington Mill School vs King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
King's School
Hove · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
925 students
| Measure | Blatchington Mill School Hove, South East | King's School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #190 of 679 | #210 of 679 |
| National rank | #826 of 4,090 | #1021 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,622 | 925 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,622 | 925 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 53.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.9% | 59.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78% | 80.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Hove | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/ | www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blatchington Mill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 70.0).
- •Blatchington Mill School is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 925.
- •Blatchington Mill School is a local authority school while King's School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Blatchington Mill School ranks higher (74.2 vs 70.0 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 King's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hove and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blatchington Mill School: 1,622. King's School: 925. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blatchington Mill School and King's School rank in South East?
Blatchington Mill School is 190th of 679 and King's School is 210th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).