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Midhurst Rother College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Stuart Edwards

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onMidhurst, GU29 9DT

language Visit Website phone 1730812451

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,170

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Attainment 8

48.8

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GCSE Rank

#15 in West Sussex

#1,104 of 3,216 nationally

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Midhurst Rother College is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Midhurst, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Midhurst Rother College is an academy sponsor led in Midhurst, West Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,158 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8, placing the school #15 in West Sussex and #1,104 of 3,216 nationally. 56.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 45.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.17 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

56.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.2%

Entering EBacc55.20%

EBacc APS4.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.60%

EBacc APS4.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.56

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.04

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.08

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.8%

Achieving A*–A21.6%

Achieving A*–B45.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate85.5%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate86.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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01 May 2013

Inspection Report

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24 May 2011

Inspection Report

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25 May 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-05-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-05-24

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,158 pupils. During this period, there were 68 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,158	68	5.9%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,158	64	5.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,151	113	9.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,166	63	5.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,165	92	7.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,161	66	5.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,170	66	5.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,170	58	5.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,123	40	3.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,122	33	2.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,123	24	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,137	41	3.6%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,146	11	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,146	30	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,079	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,079	22	2.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,082	16	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,052	34	3.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,056	20	1.9%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,053	13	1.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,008	17	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,011	22	2.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,022	27	2.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	963	19	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	964	8	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	961	11	1.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree40%

disagree21%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree39%

disagree27%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree27%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree17%

agree28%

disagree31%

strongly disagree22%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree41%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree19%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree50%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree31%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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