MAY HALF TERM HOLIDAY CAMP: Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May 2025 (daily from 08:15 to 18:00). Open to all families. Book your place.

NEXT OPEN MORNING: Thursday 15th May 2025. Book your place.

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Latest Developments

A range of developments have taken place so far this academic year.

  • In January 2024 we launched our new fleet of minibuses and fantastic team of dedicated minibus drivers to enable us to more easily transport our pupils to and from trips and fixtures, as well as enabling us to offer an extensive transport service for parents.
  • Our Careers and Progression Advisor, Mrs Sarah Singlehurst, who joined us last September in a newly created role, has been instrumental in guiding our pupils on their career paths.
  • Our catering team who also joined us last September, have been working incredibly hard to deliver tasty and nutritious meals on a three-weekly rota for our pupils, with a current focus on reducing sugar in desserts.
  • Our ISAMS Parent Portal, launched in September, has proven to be particularly useful for parents by offering a one-stop-shop for everything parents need to know to support their child’s learning experience.

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, we are incredibly excited to announce that we will soon be able to offer all-year round swimming in our 25-metre pool. The development will include an update of the changing and toilet facilities.

We will also be opening a baby room in the Autumn Term to meet local demand and enable parents with children from as young as 6 months to benefit from the excellent care we offer in Little Rooks.

 

Swimming pool at Rookwood School

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News & Events

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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VE Day 2025

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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William Swinnerton, former pupil at Rookwood School

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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Boarding life at Rookwood School

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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Youth Speaks district winners with Mayor and Mayoress

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 at Rookwood School

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

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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Sixth Form Scholarship Week: 28th April to 2nd May

We are delighted to announce our upcoming Sixth Form Scholarship Week taking place from Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd…

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Creating space for every mind to shine

Reflecting on all that has taken place in the last seven months or so, I recognised that I have the…

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Mrs House, Lower School Teacher, Rookwood School.

Mrs House

Nurturing children’s curiosity and embedding a love of learning is a core aim of mine, as well as fostering a community of happy, kind, polite and resilient young people.

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Leo – Year 8

Everyone is really friendly and supportive.

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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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