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Term dates

School 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

The women who inspire us – past, present and future

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Art scholars bring memories to life through meaningful community project

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A Magical World Book Day

The Prep School enjoyed a truly magical celebration of World Book Day, filled with stories, imagination, and creativity from start…

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Andover Rotary ‘Young Writer’ Awards

We had a fantastic evening at this year’s Andover Rotary Young Writer Awards, held at the Guildhall on Tuesday 24th…

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Students capture Andover community in photography project

A group of Year 9 students took their learning beyond the classroom last summer, creating a series of striking community…

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Shrek the Musical poster

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…

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A snowboarder carving through fresh snow on a bright winter day, captured mid-movement against a clear sky.

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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Boarders outside Buckingham Palace

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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Rookwood Family

Student holding a ukelele at Rookwood Independent School.

Leo – Year 8

Everyone is really friendly and supportive.

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Chloe in Year 1 of Rookwood Private Primary School.

Chloe – Year 1

My teacher is amazing.

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Mrs House, Lower School Teacher, Rookwood School.

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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