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Latest Developments

A range of developments have taken place so far this academic year.

  • An exciting new Drama facility – Two dedicated black box theatre spaces are being developed, providing opportunities for performance, Drama teaching and, in time, technical theatre including lighting and sound.
  • A brand-new Food Technology classroom – Our new purpose-built Food Technology space in the Science and Arts building is now open, giving pupils a modern environment in which to learn, create and develop practical skills.
  • Enhanced Learning Support facilities – Three dedicated spaces have been created for our Learning Support team, strengthening the individual and small-group support available to pupils across the school.
  • A new Prep Library & Learning Centre – The Rookery attic is being transformed into an inspiring library and learning space, with dedicated book storage, comfortable furnishings and areas for pupils to read, work and learn together.

Looking Ahead

Looking ahead, we are incredibly excited to announce that we will soon be able to offer all-year round swimming in our 25-metre pool. The development will include an update of the changing and toilet facilities.

 

Swimming pool at Rookwood School

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News & Events

Join us for our Year 7 Discovery Day

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Rookwood Fireworks Night Returns This November

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Rookwood Celebrates a Successful Open Morning

We were delighted to welcome a record number of prospective families to its recent Open Morning, offering visitors the opportunity…

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Prep School teachers take on the Shine Night Walk

At the end of term, our wonderful Prep School team took part in Cancer Research UK’s Shine Night Walk in…

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Rookwood joins Hello Yellow to raise awareness of mental health

Rookwood will be joining schools and communities across the country in recognising Hello Yellow, YoungMinds’ annual campaign to raise awareness…

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A Fresh New Space for Food Technology

       

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A New School Year Begins at Rookwood…

At the beginning of a new school year, and as all our children move up to the next year group…

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A Proud GCSE Results Day!

Our Year 11’s celebrated excellent GCSE results, marking the culmination of years of hard work, determination and commitment. A quarter…

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Celebrating outstanding A-Level Success

Rookwood School celebrates A Level success in 2026   Thursday 13th August, 2026  Rookwood School is proud to announce another exceptional set of…

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Student playing the ukelele.

Luca – Year 8

My favourite subject is PE, as I love practical subjects.

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Mr Winnett, Senior School Assistant Head and Maths Teacher.

Mr Winnett

I really enjoy helping the pupils to develop their confidence within the subject and we try to make maths enjoyable and accessible to everyone.

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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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