Top Boarding School in Hampshire | Rookwood Boarding School

About Rookwood

At Rookwood, we are proud to offer an international boarding experience rooted in care, community, and opportunity. Our school welcomes boarding students aged 8–18 from across the globe, offering them not only a strong British education, but a sense of belonging that lasts far beyond their time here.

A values-led approach

At Rookwood, we believe that character matters. That’s why we welcome students who share our values of compassion, curiosity, and courage, no matter their background or academic history. Our mission is to inspire all in our community to dare to know and to be the very best version of themselves. We do this by embedding a culture of kindness, happiness, and success in every aspect of school life.

Our aim is simple: to develop kind, confident, and successful young people who are ready to make a positive difference in the world. Discover more about Rookwood by watching our short video.

Rookwood boarding school students walking to the school together.

Pathway to academic success

Rookwood offers a broad and engaging academic programme, grounded in the British education system. Students follow a well-structured pathway through GCSEs and A-levels, supported by specialist teachers who are passionate about their subjects.

With small class sizes and a focus on individual progress, we ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve their best. Independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and academic confidence are all actively encouraged.

We understand that adjusting to life in a new country – and a new language – can be daunting. Rookwood offers tailored English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for international students who need it.

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

A welcoming home for global students

Rookwood offers a warm, family-style environment where every child is known, supported, and encouraged. For international students, this means:

A soft landing into British education
Small class sizes and close personal attention
A genuine sense of belonging

Our international boarders live in beautifully modernised boarding houses, supported by caring staff who understand the needs of international students.

Two Rookwood boarding students are reading together in their bedroom.

Perfectly positioned for adventure

Rookwood is located in Andover, a safe and charming market town surrounded by history and beauty. We are just over an hour from London and close to world-famous landmarks including:

Stonehenge
Highclere Castle
Windsor Castle
The Roman city of Bath
Oxford and the Cotswolds
The south coast of England

Our boarders regularly enjoy cultural excursions to these iconic destinations as part of their Rookwood experience.

Located within easy reach of Heathrow, Gatwick, and Southampton airports, Rookwood is perfectly placed for international families. Whether joining us from Europe, Asia, or beyond, travel is simple and stress-free.

Exciting developments to Boarding

A refurbishment programme will start shortly to enhance the boarding experience we offer.

This will include:

Refurbished bedrooms and bathrooms for enhanced comfort and privacy
Revitalised recreational areas perfect for socialising and unwinding
Revamped garden featuring:
- A newly decked area with outdoor seating for relaxation and al fresco dining
- A garden house/chalet gym for convenient, on-site workouts
- A pizza oven, bringing fun and flavour to weekend evenings!

Watch a short video to see the work confirmed for our boarding houses.

Let’s connect

We warmly welcome enquiries from international families and agents. Whether you are just starting your journey or ready to apply, our Admissions Team is here to help.

Enquiry Form
Phone: +44 1264 325 900