The senior school is a vibrant place where academic excellence is encouraged and expected. Our highly qualified and experienced staff prepare an exciting curriculum, which stretches and challenges all senior school pupils, leading to continued exam success. Whether that be a love of science, the creative arts, a passion for literature or achieving sporting excellence, we shape and develop our teaching to meet the needs of our senior school pupils.
We pride ourselves on our excellent pastoral care. The relationships senior school pupils develop with the staff and their peers epitomises ‘the Rookwood family’. We strive to support, champion and encourage individuals to be the very best version of themselves.
Our Senior School places pastoral care at the heart of everything we do. This starts with form tutors who build positive relationships with their tutees. We also follow the Emotional Assertiveness programme, which teaches students the importance of respecting their own emotions and those of others. For those times when a senior school student needs some extra support, they are able to visit our ELSA-trained Pastoral Support Assistant, Mrs Newton, in The Hub or our Counsellor, Mrs Taylor.
Through a combination of small classes and focused teaching from experienced and dedicated teachers, our senior school students achieve excellent GCSE grades. With more than 40% of results at the highest Grades 7 to 9, we are in the Telegraph’s top 200 independent schools for GCSE grades. This is particularly impressive given that Rookwood is a non-selective independent secondary school.
Rookwood School is thrilled to announce that we have been recognised by the esteemed 2041 School charity for our…
Read More
On Friday 24th May 2024, we held a very special 90th Year Alumni Afternoon Tea. It was wonderful to welcome…
Read More
If you are interested to learn more about life in Reception Class at Rookwood School for September 2024 entry,…
Read More
In May last year, Rookwood School was awarded the Gold Award for the fourth year running by the School…
Read More
Our Year 10 pupil Oliver played this season for the Abingdon Eagles Basketball Team in the U16s National League,…
Read More
We are thrilled to introduce Mr Paul Robinson as the new Head of Rookwood School from September 2024. Currently serving…
Read More
Rookwood School is thrilled to announce the exceptional achievement of Macey, a talented Year 11 pupil. Having achieved her Grade…
Read More
As I reflect on a very busy Spring Term, I do so with a great sense of gratitude to…
Read More
Discover Rookwood School at our next Open Morning
Tuesday 1st October at 9.00am
