Students launch social enterprise
We are delighted to announce the launch of In-Joy, a brand-new social enterprise company created and run by our Year…
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The best way to find out more about Rookwood School is to experience it for yourself. We offer Open Days throughout the year as well as Taster Days for potential pupils to experience what life at Rookwood would be like for themselves. These are offered both on an individual basis or as a group.
We would also be happy to arrange a tour of the independent school on a day that suits you and offer 1:1 appointments to meet our Headteacher directly.
Open Events
Our next Nursery Open Morning will take place from 09.30 – 11.00 on Monday 14th July 2025. Book your place.
Our next School Open Morning will be confirmed shortly.
Taster Days
If you’ve decided that you would like to consider Rookwood School for your child, we would love to offer a Taster Day. Our Taster Days give your child the chance to see what it would be like to be part of the Rookwood family and experience the school, meet staff and interact with their fellow pupils for themselves. Please register your interest for future Taster Days.
Each year, we run a series of Taster Days for pupils interested in joining Rookwood School into Year 7. Please see below for details about each event
- Year 7 2026 Entry Taster Day in May 2025. The day is designed to help pupils familiarise themselves with the school layout, building, staff, and their peers in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Highlights include interactive team-building activities and an engaging challenge in the afternoon. Please note, there are no formal assessments or lessons—just a day focused on settling in and having fun!
- Year 7 2026 Entry Taster Day in November 2025. During this visit, pupils spend the day as a Rookwood pupil, getting a real taste of the curriculum and classroom environment. As part of the day, they complete baseline assessments in reading and maths. These are not used for selection, but rather to give us a clear picture of each child’s current level so we can best support them from the outset.
Family Day
Rookwood School’s Family Day is when the whole Rookwood Family gather to celebrate the school’s successes that academic year. We have limited spaces for external families to join us by invitation only. Please register your interest for our next Family Day.
1:1 meetings with the Head
If our Open Mornings are not convenient for you, then we are happy to offer 1:1 meetings with our Headteacher, Mr Paul Robinson, at a time that suits you. Please get in touch with us to arrange this.
News & Events
Not just a day: Diversity as dialogue, every day
At Rookwood, we are proud to be a school that welcomes children and families from a wide range of cultural…
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PE teacher joins Premier League legend for charity football match
Rookwood School’s very own Mr Neil Brewer took to the pitch on Saturday 3rd May in support of a fantastic…
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80 years on: The enduring lessons of VE Day
I am certain that at some point in the last week, we have all taken a moment to reflect upon…
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From Rookwood to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
We were delighted to recently welcome back William Swinnerton, a former Rookwood pupil who joined in Year 6 and stayed…
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From fairytales to Wagamama: A great wrap up to the term
This week, Rookwood boarding students were treated to a delightful series of activities, marking the end of a busy term….
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Mayor of Test Valley congratulates Youth Speaks district winners
We recently celebrated success in the Youth Speaks District Final, where both our intermediate and senior teams delivered outstanding…
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Easter and beyond: A time for renewal, growth, and gratitude
As the school holiday approaches, and we all begin to look forward to some time away from school or work,…
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Yaviin Jayasoma: Former pupil and rising star
We were thrilled to recently welcome back Yaviin Jayasoma, a former Rookwood pupil from Reception to Year 11, whose journey…
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