Midhurst Rother College
North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Midhurst Rother College is a secondary school in Midhurst for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 7th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 17 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
This school provides pupils with an exceptional education. It strives for 'the best in everyone' and has high academic ambitions for all pupils. This is reflected in everything that the school does. As a result, pupils achieve impressive academic success, reflected in their examination results. Pupils conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. The school sets high expectations for pupils' behaviour alongside offering high-quality pastoral support. Dedicated staff work tirelessly to create an environment where mutual respect and strong relationships are the norm. On rare occasions that conduct falls below expectations, adults deal with it swiftly. The school does not tolerate any form of bullying. Consequently, learning is rarely interrupted, and pupils feel safe in school. The school's personal development programme is highly effective. The extended school day includes an enrichment programme that allows pupils to choose from a huge range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests or learn new skills. This includes lessons in Latin and Welsh, astronomy, cheerleading, chess, to name but a few. Pupils benefit from many opportunities to participate in the performing arts, sporting activities and other cultural experiences, including overseas. The school supports high numbers of pupils to engage with these opportunities.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
210 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
63 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,144 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Midhurst Rother College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford College | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 31.0 |
| Bohunt School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 56.3 |
| Woolmer Hill School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 56.9 |
| St Edmunds school Trust Ltd | 8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 29.1 |
| Churcher's College | 8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 41.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Edwards
- Phone
- 01730812451
- Address
- North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 135760
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.