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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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
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
Autumn Term 2025
Christmas Closure – From Tuesday 23rd December
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 19th April
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
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…
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A magical evening at our annual Carol Service
Our annual Carol Service was a truly magical evening, held on Wednesday 10th December in the beautiful setting of St…
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A fun-filled start to the new term for our boarders
Our boarders enjoyed a fantastic half term, with some taking the opportunity to travel home while others explored new places…
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The power of good during Anti-Bullying Week
This week, we have been promoting the ‘Power of Good’ as we mark Anti-Bullying Week. This theme, provided by the…
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Year 8 pupil brings Jessie Pope to life
As part of her LAMDA Reading for Performance Grade 4, Isabel in Year 8 has chosen to perform “Who’s for the Game?” by…
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Fireworks Night at Rookwood
Get ready for one of the biggest and brightest nights of the year! Join us on Friday 7th November for…
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Students engage in inspiring discussion with Local MP
On Friday 17th October, we were delighted to welcome our local MP, Kit Malthouse, to Rookwood School for an engaging…
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Kindness, Connection, and Climbing Higher
In assembly yesterday, and at the end of last week, we marked World Mental Health Day, a valuable reminder that…
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