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Rookwood Family

A family feel

The Rookwood Community is warm and supportive. From our teaching staff, our support staff and caretakers to our pupils, parents and extended family. Meet some of the Rookwood Family and see what they have to say about the school.

Chloe in Year 1 of Rookwood Private Primary School.

Chloe – Year 1

My teacher is amazing.

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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 holding a ukelele at Rookwood Independent School.

Leo – Year 8

Everyone is really friendly and supportive.

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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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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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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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Mrs Abraham, a member of Rookwood Primary School Staff.

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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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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A Rookwood Sixth Form student in the classroom talking to a teacher.

Mrs Jellard

I am proud to be part of our community and see the impact we can have on students and the progress they can make.

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A student and staff member cooking healthy, filling food as part of an enrichment project at Rookwood School.

Rupert – Upper Sixth

My EPQ which has challenged me from an academic perspective as well as offering personal development.

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News & Events

Reception children at table

Reception class dares to discover the flavours and culture of Chinese New Year

Reception Class has been embracing new experiences this half term as part of their food topic, daring to explore the…

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Pupils with tennis ball

Rookwood News February 2025 Issue 8

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Place2Be children's mental health week

Beyond grades: Why mental health matters in education

As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week at Rookwood, it’s an important moment to reflect on how we support the…

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Two girls at Rookwood School

Rookwood News January 2025 Issue 7

Rookwood News Issue 7 Welcome to Issue 07 of our fortnightly newsletter Go to this Sway

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Students in a classroom

Year 9 Drama students explore realities of homelessness

On Thursday 16th January, Year 9 drama students at Rookwood School took part in an eye-opening session led by The…

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Rookwood pupils with Jenny Cooke

Antarctic adventurer inspires pupils

Excitement filled the Prep School yesterday as pupils from Year 2 welcomed Antarctic adventurer and founder of the 2041 charity,…

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Rookwood Prep School Choir

Prep School Choir spreads Christmas cheer at Andover Nursing Home

The festive season was brought to life on Thursday 12th December, as our Prep School Choir paid a heart-warming visit…

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Reception child writing on label

Reception explore toys and Christmas traditions

Reception class has had a magical time exploring the fascinating world of toys. The pupils delved into the history of…

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Rookwood students wearing Christmas hats

Rookwood News December 2024 Issue 6

Rookwood News Issue 6 Welcome to Issue 06 of our fortnightly newsletter Go to this Sway

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