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Midhurst Rother College
North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DT, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.4 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,158
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 35% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 75% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 71% of pupils progress to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways. However, the EBacc entry rate of 55% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.8 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.98949, -0.73873 · GU29 9DT
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN135760
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.mrc-academy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Midhurst Rother College rated by Ofsted?
Midhurst Rother College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Midhurst Rother College a good school?
Midhurst Rother College scores 83.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Midhurst Rother College in GCSEs?
Midhurst Rother College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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