Midhurst Rother College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Attainment 8 score48.8

48.8, 2.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths56.2%

56.2%, 10.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths75.2%

75.2%, 10.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc55.2%

55.2%, 14.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.52

4.52, 0.43 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

63 students

Average point score per A level entry33.21

33.21, 1.79 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,144 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals13.1%

13.1%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.9%

6.9%, 14.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.5%

4.5%, 10.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Midhurst Rother College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Seaford College5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 31.0
Bohunt School7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.3
Woolmer Hill School7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.9
St Edmunds school Trust Ltd8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 29.1
Churcher's College8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 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
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.