MEET OUR NEW HEADTEACHER: Read Mr Robinson’s recent interview and book your visit here.

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING: 19.00 – 20.30 on Thursday 3rd October. Book your place, here.

NEXT OPEN MORNING: 09.00 – 12.00 on Tuesday 1st October. Book your place, here.

About

Little Rooks Nursery is part of our Early Years Department, situated in a purpose-built building with its own dedicated outside space. Children from two years old can learn through an exciting and stimulating play based environment, with wraparound care available from 7.30am through to 6pm. The nursery team prides itself on providing a warm, welcoming and caring environment. Working closely together with parents and carers each child’s individual needs are respected and nurtured.

Little Rooks Nursery offers all year-round care, with an all-inclusive pricing structure. Learn more here.

 

Why Little Rooks Nursery?

Little Rooks Nursery was recently highly praised by the Independent School Inspectorate, exclaiming that ‘in the EYFS the quality of teaching is excellent.”

Through exceptional trust and strong bonds with staff, our children flourish. Our staff know the children extremely well and tailor activities to meet their individual needs and interests. The concise class sizes mean that all children get the specialist attention of a private school nursery, with the added beauty of the grounds and amazing facilities. Our school and nursery teachers have high expectations and foster an ethos of joyful learning through their own enthusiasm and dedication. This is tangible when meeting our nursery staff who care for the children in the care with pride and love.

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Nursery children with alpacas

The Early Years of Learning

The Early Years team prides itself on providing a warm, welcoming and caring environment.  Working closely together with parents and carers each child’s individual needs are respected and nurtured. The carefully planned activities are age-appropriate and provide interesting opportunities for children to learn the skills they need.

A Rookwood Nursery pupil playing with an educational toy with a staff member.

Harmonious Development

Independence is important to us at Rookwood and it is encouraged and developed from an early age, which enables our children to be self-motivated and resilient. Our children leave the Early Years with confidence, enquiring minds and a desire to learn, preparing them for the next chapter of school and the wider world. Younger members of the school can often be seen having fun and exploring the school grounds in all weathers, fully involved in Rookwood life and visibly flourishing in the safe, green and harmonious surroundings of the school.

Rookwood Nursery children playing on outdoor play equipment at Little Rooks nursery in Andover, Hampshire.

Nursery Facilities

We encourage our nursery children to spend time outdoors and have a new purpose-built outdoor learning area that both Nursery and the Reception class share. The children also benefit from using the varied play areas including the pirate ship playground and also our extensive grounds.

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Rookwood nursery children playing on outdoor play equipment shaped like train.

What our families say

 

News & Events

Mr Paul Robinson with students at Rookwood School

Local newspaper shines spotlight on our new Headteacher

In an interview published by Andover Advertiser, our recently appointed headteacher, Mr Paul Robinson, shares his vision for Rookwood School….

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Rookwood School celebrates 2024 GCSE results

  We are proud to announce our 2024 GCSE results which reflect the school’s commitment to providing a highly supportive…

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A Level students 2024

Another set of excellent A Level results for Rookwood Sixth Form

Rookwood Sixth Form is delighted to confirm another excellent set of A-level results following the launch of its Sixth Form…

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Celebrating a year of achievement and community

As we reach the end of the summer term at Rookwood School, it is with immense pride and gratitude that…

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Rookwood's Champions of Antarctica

Rookwood School recognised for commitment to protecting Antarctica

  Rookwood School is thrilled to announce that we have been recognised by the esteemed 2041 School charity for our…

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Former pupils of Rookwood School

Former pupils and colleagues return to Rookwood

On Friday 24th May 2024, we held a very special 90th Year Alumni Afternoon Tea. It was wonderful to welcome…

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Reception child in classroom

Stay, Tea and Play in Reception

  If you are interested to learn more about life in Reception Class at Rookwood School for September 2024 entry,…

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Platinum Mark Award for Sport at Rookwood School

Platinum sports success for Rookwood School

  In May last year, Rookwood School was awarded the Gold Award for the fourth year running by the School…

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Year 10 pupils’ success in basketball

  Our Year 10 pupil Oliver played this season for the Abingdon Eagles Basketball Team in the U16s National League,…

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Mr Winnett, Senior School Assistant Head and Maths Teacher.

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.

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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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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.

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Next Open Morning

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Discover Rookwood School at our next Open Morning

Tuesday 1st October at 9.00am

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