Welcome to Rookwood School
We are a school which values each child as an individual, fosters a love of learning and, above all, is a happy place to learn.
As a non-selective school, we do not ‘cherry-pick’ those children who happen to do well in a set of exams when they were young. However, we do expect the very best from our pupils. This philosophy is not about reaching potential, it is about growing potential: giving our pupils the opportunities and encouragement to help them understand that they can achieve much more than they first realise.
Rookwood’s motto, sapere aude, translated as ‘dare to know’, is clearly seen in everything we do. Our pupils are challenged to have courage, to learn new things, to develop new skills and to deepen their understanding. As a result, our pupils leave Rookwood with the essential character traits of integrity, tenacity and respect for others, and with excellent exam results.
To really understand what we do, I encourage you to visit us and see for yourself.
Mr Paul Robinson
Headteacher
P.S. You may like to read my latest blog posts, where I share regular reflections on life at Rookwood School.
Rookwood Family
Rupert – Upper Sixth
My EPQ which has challenged me from an academic perspective as well as offering personal development.
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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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Students launch social enterprise
We are delighted to announce the launch of In-Joy, a brand-new social enterprise company created and run by our Year…
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Not just a day: Diversity as dialogue, every day
At Rookwood, we are proud to be a school that welcomes children and families from a wide range of cultural…
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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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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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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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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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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 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: 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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