Rupert – Upper Sixth
My EPQ which has challenged me from an academic perspective as well as offering personal development.
Read MoreIndependent 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.
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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 Family
Mrs Abraham
I have been lucky enough to work at Rookwood School for the last twenty years – which sounds like a very long time but which has gone in a flash.
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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.
Read MoreNews & Events
A moment to pause at Christmas
As we reach the end of a busy and rewarding term at Rookwood, the arrival of the festive season gives…
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Pupils celebrate first-round success in writing competition
Exciting news has arrived from the Prep School this week, as six of our pupils have been announced as progressing…
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A magical evening at our annual Carol Service
Our annual Carol Service was a truly magical evening, held on Wednesday 10th December in the beautiful setting of St…
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A fun-filled start to the new term for our boarders
Our boarders enjoyed a fantastic half term, with some taking the opportunity to travel home while others explored new places…
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The power of good during Anti-Bullying Week
This week, we have been promoting the ‘Power of Good’ as we mark Anti-Bullying Week. This theme, provided by the…
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Year 8 pupil brings Jessie Pope to life
As part of her LAMDA Reading for Performance Grade 4, Isabel in Year 8 has chosen to perform “Who’s for the Game?” by…
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Fireworks Night at Rookwood
Get ready for one of the biggest and brightest nights of the year! Join us on Friday 7th November for…
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Students engage in inspiring discussion with Local MP
On Friday 17th October, we were delighted to welcome our local MP, Kit Malthouse, to Rookwood School for an engaging…
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Kindness, Connection, and Climbing Higher
In assembly yesterday, and at the end of last week, we marked World Mental Health Day, a valuable reminder that…
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