Working in Partnership

Through its educational partnerships with the University of Chichester and Winchester College the College aims to accelerate academic progress and broaden the horizons of students and staff.  The partnership with the University of Chichester is about raising students’ aspirations and encouraging progress to university whilst the partnership with Winchester College will allow staff and students at both schools to work collaboratively. 

Through the College’s involvement with the University of Chichester’s Widening Participation team, students are encouraged to “aim high” and consider progression to higher education.  The Widening Participation Team begins to work with the College in Year 7, through the “Star Student” scheme.  This programme comprises a range of activities that involve working with University of Chichester Student Ambassadors.  Further related activities take place in the College’s Personal Social Education curriculum.  In Years 9 to 13 students from the College have the chance to visit the University campus and participate in ‘taster sessions’.  Students also receive specialised talks and input relating to future career and educational choices.

Midhurst Rother College is a member of the Sussex Progression and Liaison Accord (SLPA).  As part of the Progression Accord, three Higher Education Institutions (University of Chichester, University of Brighton and the University of Sussex) will make certain guarantees about offers or interviews for applicants from Midhurst Rother College applying for specific subjects taught at Progression Accord institutions.