INTRODUCTION TO RECEPTION: Thursday 6th November. Book your place.

FIREWORKS AT ROOKWOOD: Friday 7th November. More information.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY: Learn more here.

Insight and inspiration from our Headteacher: Read his latest blogs.

Useful information for parents and families

The useful links below will explain the various routes in which you can join the school and find out more. However, the best way to understand Rookwood School is to visit for yourself. We off a range of Open and Taster Days throughout the year and would be happy to offer a 1:1 meeting with our Headteacher at your convenience.

Rookwood Family

Student of Rookwood Independent School posing.

Isabelle – Year 7

The school is really good at helping those who are finding things difficult and hard, they are really supportive when you need help and advice.

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Student, Miya, in Year 11 of Rookwood Independent Senior School.

Miya – Year 11

My teachers have worked really hard to prepare me for my GCSEs.

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Mr Smith, Head of Modern Languages at Rookwood School.

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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News & Events

Fireworks Night at Rookwood School

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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MP Kit Malthouse talking to students at Rookwood School

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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Living space in boarding at Rookwood School

Boarding moments to remember

The past two weeks in boarding have been packed with laughter, creativity, and friendly competition! From exciting weekend outings to…

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ISA swimming gala

Students shine at ISA Regional Swimming Finals

Last Friday, Mrs Kerrison accompanied Amelie, Leo, Rebecca, Samantha, Ashwyn, Isabel, and Leah to the ISA Regional Swimming Finals at…

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Student showcasing winning artwork

Rookwood talent recognised in regional ISA Art Competition

The Art Department is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at the Independent Schools Association Regional Art…

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A fresh look for our boarding houses

Rookwood boarding houses We are thrilled to announce that both of our boarding houses have recently undergone a major refurbishment….

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EPQ Excellence: Sixth Former investigates local radio’s future

Our Sixth Formers undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – a nationally recognised award worth half an A level. It…

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New beginnings, lasting ripples

Every September fills me with excitement as I, and the whole of the school community, begin a new school year…

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A year 2 Rookwood School student studies a globe in geography class.