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The Rookwood way

At Rookwood, we recognise that every child is unique and has their own specific strengths and talents, as well as areas for development. Therefore we do not adopt a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to our education but, instead, we get to know every child and tailor our provision accordingly.

When parents tour the school, they immediately notice small classes where pupils receive constant focus and attention, mutual respect between pupils themselves and with staff, as well as the passion teachers have for developing and nurturing every child.

No matter what, we bring out the very best in your child.

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Rookwood Family

Mr Winnett, Senior School Assistant Head and Maths Teacher.

Mr Winnett

I really enjoy helping the pupils to develop their confidence within the subject and we try to make maths enjoyable and accessible to everyone.

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Student of Rookwood Independent School posing.

Isabelle – Year 7

The school is really good at helping those who are finding things difficult and hard, they are really supportive when you need help and advice.

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Student playing the ukelele.

Luca – Year 8

My favourite subject is PE, as I love practical subjects.

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News & Events

Rookwood Fireworks Night Returns This November

We are delighted to announce that Rookwood School’s Fireworks Night will take place on Friday 6 November 2026, and we…

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Rookwood joins Hello Yellow to raise awareness of mental health

Rookwood will be joining schools and communities across the country in recognising Hello Yellow, YoungMinds’ annual campaign to raise awareness…

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A Fresh New Space for Food Technology

       

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A New School Year Begins at Rookwood…

At the beginning of a new school year, and as all our children move up to the next year group…

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A Proud GCSE Results Day!

Our Year 11’s celebrated excellent GCSE results, marking the culmination of years of hard work, determination and commitment. A quarter…

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Celebrating outstanding A-Level Success

Rookwood School celebrates A Level success in 2026   Thursday 13th August, 2026  Rookwood School is proud to announce another exceptional set of…

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Planting Seeds for the Future

As another school year draws to a close, it is natural to look back and celebrate, as we did last…

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Responsibility Starts With Us

On our return to school last week, we reflected on the importance of World Environment Day in the whole school…

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The Power of Sport

The warmer evenings this week have resulted in me being awake later than normal, and watching a few more games…

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A year 2 Rookwood School student studies a globe in geography class.