- Midhurst Rother College
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Midhurst Rother College Mottoes Free to achieve, belong and contribute
The best in everyoneEstablished 1 January 2009 Type Comprehensive Secondary Academy Religion Church of England Principal Joe Vitagliano Chair of
GovernorsDavid Anderson Specialism Science & Mathematics Location North Street
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DT
EnglandLocal authority West Sussex DfE URN 135760 Ofsted Reports Students c1500 Gender Mixed Ages 11–18 Colours Black, Purple & Silver black Website MRC Website Coordinates: 50°59′27″N 0°44′14″W / 50.9907°N 0.7371°W
Midhurst Rother College is a mixed Academy for students aged 11 to 18, in Midhurst, West Sussex. It was officially formed on 1 January 2009 following the closure of three predecessor schools in the area. It serves a wide rural area in the Rother Valley of West Sussex. It is sponsored by the United Learning Trust in partnership with the University of Chichester and Winchester College.
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Formation
The academy was formed in January 2009.[1] This followed the closure of three predecessor schools operating as part of a three-tier structure: Midhurst Grammar School, Midhurst Intermediate School and Herbert Shiner School. The Grammar school - with a history dating back to 1672[2] - had accommodated students aged 13 to 18,[3] while both intermediate schools had students aged 10 to 13.[4][5]
The new school was introduced as part of the local authority's move towards two-tier provision. The school opened with students from Year Six to Year 13, but began to operate as a standard secondary from September 2009, with the youngest students being in Year Seven, aged 11. Provision for younger students will be made in local primary schools.[6]
Campus
The college operates on two campuses in the neighbouring settlements of Midhurst and Easebourne. Students in Key Stage 3 (aged 11 to 14) are accommodated on the site of the former Midhurst Intermediate School in Easebourne. Older students are taught in the buildings of the former Grammar School in Midhurst. [7]
In 2012, a new campus will be built on the existing River Campus.[8] The new buildings will house modern classrooms and the exterior will be sympathetic to the existing buildings. The projected cost is approximately £31 million, which will include a new school bus terminus.
Curriculum
The school operates joint specialisms in Science and Mathematics. In addition, the school identifies aspects of Business and Enterprise, and ICT throughout the curriculum.[9]
Principal
The first principal of the college is Dr Joe Vitagliano, former headteacher of Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School. Vitagliano was formerly a pupil at the Midhurst Grammar School.[10]
References
- ^ "Establishment: Midhurst Rother College". Edubase2 website. Department for Children, Schools and Families. 2008. http://www.edubase.gov.uk/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=135760. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ L. F. Salzman (editor) (1953). "Midhurst". A History of the County of Sussex: Volume 4: The Rape of Chichester. University of London & History of Parliament Trust. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=41704&strquery=midhurst%20grammar. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
- ^ "Establishment: Midhurst Grammar School". Edubase2 website. Department for Children, Schools and Families. 2008. http://www.edubase.gov.uk/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=126091. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ "Establishment: Midhurst Intermediate School". Edubase2 website. Department for Children, Schools and Families. 2008. http://www.edubase.gov.uk/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=126077. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ "Establishment: Herbert Shiner School". Edubase2 website. Department for Children, Schools and Families. 2008. http://www.edubase.gov.uk/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=126078. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ "Establishment: Midhurst Intermediate School". Inspection Report: Herbert Shiner School. Ofsted. 2008. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_reports/display/(id)/98126. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ "Midhurst Rother College Update: Winter 08 Issue 3" (PDF). West Sussex County Council. 2008. http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/cms-service/stream/asset/?asset_id=3226979. Retrieved 2008-12-29.[dead link]
- ^ "MIDHURST ACADEMY: Head outlines positive vision for new academy". Midhurst and Petworth Observer. Johnston Press Digital Publishing. 2008. http://www.midhurstandpetworth.co.uk/news/MIDHURST-ACADEMY-Head-outlines-positive.4595427.jp. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ "Midhurst Rother College". United Church Schools Trust. 2008. http://www.ucstrust.org.uk/pages/midhurst. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ "Former head boy named as academy principal". The Argus. Newsquest Media Group. 2008. http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/3583990.Former_head_boy_named_as_academy_principal/. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
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Categories:- Educational institutions established in 2009
- Academies in West Sussex
- Science Colleges in West Sussex
- Mathematics and Computing Colleges in England
- Comprehensive schools in West Sussex
- Education in Chichester
- 2009 establishments in England
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