Mayor of Test Valley congratulates Youth Speaks district winners
We recently celebrated success in the Youth Speaks District Final, where both our intermediate and senior teams delivered outstanding…
Read MoreSchool Term Dates
Spring Term 2025
Staff Training – Tuesday 7th January
First School Day – Wednesday 8th January
Half Term – Monday 17th to Friday 21st February
Last School Day – Friday 4th April
Summer Term 2025
Staff Training – Friday 25th April
First School Day – Monday 28th April
Bank Holiday – Monday 5th May (exeat weekend)
Half Term – Monday 26th to Friday 30th May
Family Day – Saturday 5th July
Last School Day – Wednesday 9th July
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
Last School Day – Friday 10th 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
Easter and Beyond: A time for renewal, growth, and gratitude
As the school holiday approaches, and we all begin to look forward to some time away from school or work,…
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Yaviin Jayasoma: Former pupil and rising star
We were thrilled to recently welcome back Yaviin Jayasoma, a former Rookwood pupil from Reception to Year 11, whose journey…
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Sixth Form Scholarship Week: 28th April to 2nd May
We are delighted to announce our upcoming Sixth Form Scholarship Week taking place from Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd…
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Creating space for every mind to shine
Reflecting on all that has taken place in the last seven months or so, I recognised that I have the…
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Rookwood welcomes new Head of Prep
Meet Mrs MacKrell at our Meet our Head of Prep event taking place from 08.30 – 09.45 on Thursday 3rd…
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Meet Betty!
We are delighted to introduce Betty, our newest (and fluffiest!) member of the Rookwood family. Betty is a Sprocker Spaniel…
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From page to profession: The power of reading
This week, we have celebrated both World Book Day and National Careers Week. I’m not certain if these two events…
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Rotary Young Writer success for Rookwood students
Rookwood School had a fantastic evening at this year’s Rotary ‘Young Writer’ presentation, held at Andover’s Guildhall. With 28 outstanding…
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