We are proud to announce that our parent group, Inspired Learning Group (ILG), have recently won the ST Secondary School Award (Chain School) at the StudyTravel Secondary School Awards 2026.
A partner-voted award – and a meaningful one
The StudyTravel Secondary School Awards are a partner-voted celebration of performance across the growing high school study abroad sector, with voting involving educators, agents, associations and service providers. Being recognised by the partners we work with every day makes this award especially significant for ILG.
Voting for the 2026 awards took place over a two-month period, with schools voting for agency partners and agencies voting for school partners.
A competitive category
The Chain School category was highly competitive, with a strong shortlist of finalists from across the sector. We’re honoured to be recognised alongside:
- CATS Global Schools
- Dukes Education
- Inspired Education Group (Boarding)
- Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)
- Nord Anglia Education
What this means for Rookwood School
While this award recognises Inspired Learning Group as a whole, it directly reflects the work taking place in individual schools like Rookwood. Our staff benefit from shared expertise and strong professional support, while still retaining the distinctive character, close‑knit community and values that make Rookwood unique.
At a time when the independent schools sector is experiencing increasing financial and regulatory pressure, belonging to a well established and successful group such as Inspired Learning Group places Rookwood School in a particularly strong position. ILG provides stability, strategic leadership and long term investment, ensuring that our school is well supported, resilient and able to plan confidently for the future.
This stability allows us to focus on what matters most: providing a high quality, values led education in a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.
