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 the exceptional achievement of Macey, a talented Year 11 pupil. Having achieved her Grade…
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As I reflect on a very busy Spring Term, I do so with a great sense of gratitude to…
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This year, the school turns 90 and we are busy putting plans together to make sure we celebrate in…
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Each Friday during the term, we share an example of the pupils’ work. Watch the video below to see…
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At Rookwood, our team work incredibly hard to deliver highly memorable learning experiences that not only engage and inspire our…
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We celebrate remarkable achievements in a number of areas this term, showcasing the exceptional talent and dedication of our pupils….
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Performing arts plays a vital role in our curriculum at Rookwood, nurturing creativity, self-expression, and teamwork. This term, the stage…
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It has been a fantastic term of sport at Rookwood, both inside and outside of the classroom. In curriculum time,…
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