Midhurst Rother College

About Midhurst Rother College

Midhurst Rother College is an academy sponsor led in Midhurst, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,158 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 (2025/26). 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,158 / 1,200 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DT

Phone

01730812451

Principal

Stuart Edwards

Website

http://www.mrc-academy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Midhurst Rother College?

Midhurst Rother College is an academy sponsor led in Midhurst, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Midhurst Rother College have?

Midhurst Rother College has 1,158 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Midhurst Rother College's Ofsted rating?

Midhurst Rother College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does Midhurst Rother College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Midhurst Rother College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 in 2025/26.

Is Midhurst Rother College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Midhurst Rother College is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Midhurst Rother College?

Midhurst Rother College is located at North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DT.