MEET OUR NEW HEADTEACHER: Read Mr Robinson’s recent interview and book your visit here.

ROOKWOOD SCHOOL FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR: Friday 8th November. Learn more, here.

INTRODUCTION TO RECEPTION EVENT: 16.00 – 17.30 on Thursday 7th November. Learn more, here.

Inspection Report

Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) Integrated Inspection

Rookwood School was inspected by The Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) in March 2023.

Integrated Inspection Report Summary

  • The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievement is good.
  • The quality of the pupils’ personal development is good.
  • Pupils make good progress because teaching takes effective account of the demands of each test and examination, and the needs and learning preferences of all pupils.
  • Pupils have an excellent understanding of their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and a secure knowledge of how to stay safe, including when online.
  • Pupils are excellent communicators, speaking and writing thoughtfully and persuasively.
  • Pupils develop strong mathematical, technological and linguistic competence from an early age. Pupils’ strong knowledge and skills in numeracy and information and communication technology (ICT) enhance their learning effectively across the curriculum.
Rookwood School's Highfield reception building in Andover, Hampshire.

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“Pupils make good progress because teaching takes effective account of the demands of each test and examination, and the needs and learning preferences of all pupils.”

– ISI

Further findings

  • Pupils have strong study skills, which develop their capacity to synthesise information from a range of sources and hypothesise accurately.
  • Pupils make a strong contribution to the life of the school and the wider community.
  • Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant and law-abiding citizens.
  • Pupils develop leadership through formal positions of responsibility, such as form captain or school council representative. In this way, they make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of other members of the school community.
Rookwood School building exterior

Rookwood Family

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, Miya, in Year 11 of Rookwood Independent Senior School.

Miya – Year 11

My teachers have worked really hard to prepare me for my GCSEs.

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Mr Smith, Head of Modern Languages at Rookwood School.

Mr Smith

It is the atmosphere of trust in our classrooms that enables pupils to continue enjoy making progress and ‘daring to know’.

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News & Events

Litter poster

Butterfly Room learn about Recycling

This week, our tuff tray was transformed into a miniature recycling beach, where children used tweezers to help “clean” the…

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Nursery children

Bee Room learn about Recycling

In the Bee Room at Little Rooks, the children have been diving into the important topic of recycling. Our young…

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Prep School pupils with teacher

Rookwood News October 2024 Issue 3

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Science photo

Rookwood News October 2024 Issue 2

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Child cutting a vegetable

Learning about Harvest in Bee Class

In Nursery, our Bees have been immersing themselves in the theme of Harvest! This week, the children had the exciting…

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Animal table

Butterfly Class Explore Animals

This week in the Butterfly Room at Little Rooks Nursery, the theme has been ‘Animals’, and the children have been…

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A Level artwork

Rookwood School student’s success at ISA Regional Art Competition

We are delighted to announce that Olivia Tomson, one of our 2024 Sixth Form leavers, has been named the winner…

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Prep School children laughing

Rookwood News September 2024 Issue 01

Rookwood News Welcome to Issue 01 of our fortnightly newsletter Go to this Sway

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Reception child at Rookwood

Parents invited to Introduction to Reception event

Interested parents are warmly invited to attend our Introduction to Reception event that will take place from 4pm – 5.30pm…

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Mr Paul Robinson

Meet our Headteacher Event

Friday 22nd November 2024

09.30 - 11.00

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