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Rookwood values

Rookwood has evolved over the 90 years since it was first formed, and we continue to offer families a nurturing choice of school that both educates and develops your child. Values of kindness, cooperation and community are essential components of life at Rookwood. These values form the foundations for so much of what we do, placing us as the school of choice for a family that wants a school that develops character and calibre. We know our families well, nourish our pupils’ potential and prioritise the need to ensure that life at school feels like an extension of home.

Rookwood School's Highfield reception building in Andover, Hampshire.

The Rookwood Way

At Rookwood School, our school motto is ‘Sapere Aude’, which means ‘Dare to Learn’ and it certainly represents what we stand for. We challenge our pupils to have courage, to learn new things, develop new skills and deepen their understanding. We encourage them to know and understand themselves and those around them. To recognise that life has its ups and downs and that through knowing themselves they learn to build on their experiences and develop as our future citizens.

A Rookwood School pupil in a history class pointing at a display of an ancient village.

A Nurturing Choice

We recognise that many of our parents are making important decisions about their child’s education and that they often have to make other sacrifices to enable their child to have the education that they believe is so important. When parents tour the school, they immediately notice small classes where pupils receive constant focus and attention, mutual respect between pupils themselves and with staff, as well as the passion teachers have for developing and nurturing every child. Parents quickly see that what we offer is exactly what will make a difference to their child and enable them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

A staff member leading a session with pupils of Rookwood School's Little Rooks Nursery.

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A year 2 Rookwood School student studies a globe in geography class.

News & Events

Fireworks at Rookwood School

Rookwood Fireworks Spectacular 2025

Get ready for one of the biggest and brightest nights of the year! Join us on Friday 7th November for…

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EPQ Excellence: Sixth Former investigates local radio’s future

Our Sixth Formers undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – a nationally recognised award worth half an A level. It…

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Ripple effect

New beginnings, lasting ripples

Every September fills me with excitement as I, and the whole of the school community, begin a new school year…

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Faith’s Fundraising Swim at Rookwood

Local child’s fundraising swim at Rookwood

We were delighted to welcome local child Faith Howe to Rookwood School as part of her inspiring “One Mile a…

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Rookwood School celebrates exceptional GCSE results

Rookwood School is proud to announce an outstanding set of GCSE results for its Year 11 students, the class of…

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Rookwood School Sixth Form students holding results envelopes and smiling alongside their teachers on A Level results day 2025

Success for Rookwood’s 2025 A Level students

Rookwood School is proud to announce another exceptional set of A Level results, reflecting the commitment, talent, and resilience of…

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School staff dressed as penguins

Pupils champion Antarctic conservation with Penguin Day

Our Prep School pupils brought learning to life at the end of term with a joyful and meaningful Penguin Day,…

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Two Rookwood School students looking into the camera during a photo shoot in Andover town centre

Students connect with Andover residents through photography

Earlier this month, as part of Activities Week, a group of Rookwood students took part in a day-long photography and…

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Children from different year groups signing the lyrics to "What a Wonderful World" in British Sign Language during Activity Week.

Pupils perform ‘What a Wonderful World’ in British Sign Language

Each year, Activities Week provides pupils with the opportunity to take part in a range of enriching and memorable experiences…

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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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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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Student holding a ukelele at Rookwood Independent School.

Leo – Year 8

Everyone is really friendly and supportive.

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