Midhurst Rother College Catchment Area
Midhurst Rother College is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Midhurst, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1158 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,158
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Midhurst Rother College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Midhurst Rother College?
The catchment area for Midhurst Rother College is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Midhurst Rother College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Midhurst Rother College: 1200 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Midhurst Rother College has a published admission number of 1200 places. 1158 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1200, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Midhurst.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Midhurst Rother College: School Information
- Full address
- North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135760
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Midhurst Rother College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Midhurst Rother College
What is the catchment area for Midhurst Rother College? ▾
The catchment area for Midhurst Rother College is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Midhurst Rother College oversubscribed? ▾
Midhurst Rother College is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Midhurst Rother College? ▾
Admission to Midhurst Rother College is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Midhurst Rother College cover? ▾
Midhurst Rother College is a secondary school in Midhurst, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Midhurst Rother College? ▾
Midhurst Rother College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.