Our Rookwood Family | Voices from Our School Community

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.

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.

Student holding a ukelele at Rookwood Independent School.

Leo – Year 8

Everyone is really friendly and supportive.

Luca – Year 8

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

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.

Mr Smith

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 16, 2026

Shrek The Musical is coming!

Get ready for a big, bright, and beautiful show! The school is bringing Shrek the Musical to life on 16th…

A snowboarder carving through fresh snow on a bright winter day, captured mid-movement against a clear sky.

February 16, 2026

Courage Over Comfort: Lessons from the Winter Olympics

Over the last week, I have sat down in front of the television for a few brief moments to watch…

February 13, 2026

Boarding buzz: Fun, friendship and culture

What a fantastic half term it has been in boarding! From competitive board games and creative baking sessions to cosy…

February 13, 2026

Preparing for the Future: Careers, Choices and Apprenticeships

It has been a busy half term for Mrs Singlehurst, Head of Futures, as she continues to embed Unifrog across…

January 17, 2026

Hard work paying off in Sixth Form

The start of term has seen our Sixth Form students return with a really positive attitude and focus as they…

January 16, 2026

Everyday behaviours for a happier, healthier school community

At the beginning of a new year, there is often talk of resolutions. On the surface, resolutions are simply intentions…

December 16, 2025

Festive fun and holiday celebrations in Boarding

As we come to the end of a very special term, it’s been wonderful to reflect on all the festive…

December 15, 2025

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…

December 12, 2025

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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