Shrek The Musical is coming!
Get ready for a big, bright, and beautiful show! The school is bringing Shrek the Musical to life on 16th…
Read MoreSchool Term Dates
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
Spring Term 2026
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Thursday 1st January
Staff training Day (Nursery closed) – Friday 2nd January
Nursery re-opens for all year round sessions – Monday 5th January
Nursery re-opens for term time sessions – Wednesday 7th January
Half Term (applicable for term time sessions) – Monday 16th to Friday 20th February
Last day of term (applicable for term time sessions) – Friday 27th March
Good Friday (Nursery closed) – Friday 3rd April
Easter Monday (Nursery closed) – Monday 6th April
Staff Training (Nursery closed) – Friday 17th April
Summer Term 2026
Nursery re-opens for term time sessions – Monday 20th April
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Monday 4th May
Half Term (applicable for term time sessions) – Monday 25th to Friday 29th May
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Monday 25th May
Last day of term (applicable for term time sessions) – Friday 10th July
Bank Holiday (Nursery closed) – Monday 31st August
Staff Training (Nursery closed) – Tuesday 1st September
Autumn Term 2026
Nursery re-opens for term time sessions – Wednesday 2nd September
News & Events
Courage Over Comfort: Lessons from the Winter Olympics
Over the last week, I have sat down in front of the television for a few brief moments to watch…
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Boarding buzz: Fun, friendship and culture
What a fantastic half term it has been in boarding! From competitive board games and creative baking sessions to cosy…
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Preparing for the Future: Careers, Choices and Apprenticeships
It has been a busy half term for Mrs Singlehurst, Head of Futures, as she continues to embed Unifrog across…
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Hard work paying off in Sixth Form
The start of term has seen our Sixth Form students return with a really positive attitude and focus as they…
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Everyday behaviours for a happier, healthier school community
At the beginning of a new year, there is often talk of resolutions. On the surface, resolutions are simply intentions…
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Festive fun and holiday celebrations in Boarding
As we come to the end of a very special term, it’s been wonderful to reflect on all the festive…
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A moment to pause at Christmas
As we reach the end of a busy and rewarding term at Rookwood, the arrival of the festive season gives…
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Pupils celebrate first-round success in writing competition
Exciting news has arrived from the Prep School this week, as six of our pupils have been announced as progressing…
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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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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