Blatchington Mill School, Hove, closed due to fire

Kate Claydon said the full extent of the damage at Blatchington Mill School, in Nevill Avenue, Hove, is yet to be revealed.

The school caught fire at around 5.40pm on Wednesday (January 17) and fire crews have been on the scene since.

In a letter to parents this evening, Ms Claydon said: “All members of staff who were still in the building were evacuated safely and the emergency services are on the scene.

Smoke began pouring from the school at around 5.40pm (Image: Andrew Gardner)

“We don't yet know the full scale of the damage and therefore we are going to have to close the school in the morning while we assess the situation and which parts of the school are safe to open.

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“As you can imagine we are dealing with an ongoing situation and therefore we will update you as soon as we are able to share any more information.

“If we are able to open partially to any students later in the day we will communicate this as soon as we are able to.”

The Argus understands there have not been any injuries. Police are also at the scene.