Rookwood School is an independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 18, located on a campus off Weyhill Road in Andover, Hampshire, England.
History
The school was founded in 1934 as a girls' school and moved to its current site in 1946. Boys were admitted to the Senior School in 2003.
Heads
2024 - present Mr P Robinson
2017 - 2024 Mr A Kirk-Burgess
2016 - 2017 Dr M Whalley
2015/16 Winter term Mr David Bown (acting)
2010-2015 Mrs Louise Whetstone
2000-2010 Mrs Margaret Langley
Previous Headmistresses: Mrs Shelia Hindle, Miss Kathleen Tanner
Organisation
The school has three departments: the Lower School consisting of (Pre-School, Pre-Preparatory and Prep School), Senior School and Little Rooks (nursery)
Academics
Rookwood School opened a new sixth form in September 2021. Students who have left the school are known as 'Old Rooks'.
Boarding
Although most of its pupils are day pupils Rookwood has boarding provision for a small number of boarders. There are two boarding houses: Beechwood (for girls) and Oakwood (for boys).
References
External links
- School Website
- Profile on the ISC website
- ISI Inspection Reports [1]
