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.
News & Events
Playing the long game: What cricket teaches us about life at Rookwood
I have been fortunate enough over the years to both play and watch cricket at a relatively high standard, and…
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Inclusion and Diversity: Our daily practice at Rookwood
Committing to inclusion and diversity is not something a school, or any organisation for that matter, can switch on or…
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Andover Radio interviews Mr Robinson
We were delighted to hear our Headteacher, Mr Robinson, featured in a recent interview with Ben Tuffin from Love Andover…
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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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