Fireworks Night at Rookwood
Get ready for one of the biggest and brightest nights of the year! Join us on Friday 7th November for…
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Autumn Term 2025
Staff Training – Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September
First Full School Day – Wednesday 3rd September
Half Term – Monday 20th October to Friday 31st October
Last School Day – Friday 12th December
Spring Term 2026
Staff Training – Tuesday 6th January
First School Day – Wednesday 7th January
Half Term – Monday 16th to Friday 20th February
Last School Day – Friday 27th March
Summer Term 2026
Staff Training – Friday 17th April
First School Day – Monday 20th April
Half Term – Monday 25th to Friday 29th May
Celebration Day – Saturday 4th July
Last School Day – Friday 10th July
Autumn Term 2026
Staff Training – Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September
First School Day – Thursday 3rd September
Half term – Monday 19th October to Friday 30th October
Last school day – Friday 11th December
Spring Term 2027
Staff training – Monday 4th January
First School Day – Tuesday 5th January
Half Term – Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February
Last school day – Friday 19th March
Summer Term 2027
Staff training – Monday 12th April
First School Day – Tuesday 13th April
Bank Holiday – Monday 3rd May
Half Term – Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June
Celebration Day – Saturday 10th July
Last school day – Tuesday 13th July
Nursery Dates
2025
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Wednesday 1st January
Nursery Re-opens – Thursday 2nd January
Staff Training (Nursery closed) – Monday 6th January
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Friday 18th April
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Monday 21st April
Staff Training (Nursery closed) – Friday 25th April
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Monday 26th May
Family Day – Saturday 5th July
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Monday 25th August
Staff Training (Nursery closed) – Monday 1st September
Christmas Closure – From Tuesday 23rd December
2026
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Thursday 1st January
Staff training Day (Nursery closed) – Friday 2nd January
Nursery re-opens – Monday 5th January
News & Events
Students engage in inspiring discussion with Local MP
On Friday 17th October, we were delighted to welcome our local MP, Kit Malthouse, to Rookwood School for an engaging…
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Kindness, Connection, and Climbing Higher
In assembly yesterday, and at the end of last week, we marked World Mental Health Day, a valuable reminder that…
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Boarding moments to remember
The past two weeks in boarding have been packed with laughter, creativity, and friendly competition! From exciting weekend outings to…
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Students shine at ISA Regional Swimming Finals
Last Friday, Mrs Kerrison accompanied Amelie, Leo, Rebecca, Samantha, Ashwyn, Isabel, and Leah to the ISA Regional Swimming Finals at…
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Rookwood talent recognised in regional ISA Art Competition
The Art Department is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at the Independent Schools Association Regional Art…
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A fresh look for our boarding houses
Rookwood boarding houses We are thrilled to announce that both of our boarding houses have recently undergone a major refurbishment….
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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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New beginnings, lasting ripples
Every September fills me with excitement as I, and the whole of the school community, begin a new school year…
Read MoreRookwood Family
Mr Smith
It is the atmosphere of trust in our classrooms that enables pupils to continue enjoy making progress and ‘daring to know’.
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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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