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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Midhurst Rother College

Academy sponsor led secondary school in Midhurst (West Sussex).

Attainment 8
48.8
▲ 2.6 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
54.6%
▲ 8pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
91.9%
▲ 0.3pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
18.7
▲ 2.0 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
13.1%
▼ 14pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
18.1%
▲ 4pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
95%
1,144 / 1,200 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Outstanding
last graded, 2024

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

We are an 11-19 rural Academy situated in the beautiful and historic town of Midhurst. Our vision for Midhurst Rother College was created by all staff and students in December 2016. As a community, we agreed that we would promote respect, achievement and happiness to underpin the culture of our College.

Our drive is to provide an excellent standard of education for the whole community which supports and develops each and every individual to be the very best they can be.

Respect each other Be our very best, every day Develop all students academically, personally and socially to prepare them for the next stage in their lives Have the highest standards in all we do Fulfil the potential of each and every individual in a caring environment We are proud to be a happy, vibrant and supportive school community.

We hope that you find all the information you need Here you will find and our strategic priorities for this academic year can be found here . Communication is important to us; please make contact if you have any queries.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Football
  • Rugby

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
  • Music MarkMusic

Key facts

URN
135760
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Local authority
West Sussex
Constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Opened
2009

Governing body (13 current, 1 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr David LawesChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2029

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Sally ClarkeLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028
Mrs Alexa DuganLocal GovernorNominated by other body and appointed by GBsince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027
Rev Marcus CollieLocal GovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2023
Mrs Elizabeth StoneLocal GovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2023
Mrs Lisa ShadboltLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2029
Mrs Karen RollingsLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2028
Mrs Catherine StaplesLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027
Dr James HodginsLocal GovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2020
Dr John CullerneLocal GovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2019
Mr Robert TurleyLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2028
Mr Stuart EdwardsLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2016
Dr Mark MasonLocal GovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2010
Mr Alex Witney FormerLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2017 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record