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.[1]
| Rookwood School | |
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| Address | |
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Weyhill Road , , SP10 3AL England | |
| Coordinates | 51°12′24″N 1°29′35″W / 51.20668°N 1.49313°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day and boarding |
| Motto | Sapere Aude |
| Established | 1934 |
| Local authority | Hampshire County Council |
| Department for Education URN | 581958 Tables |
| Headteacher | Mr Paul Robinson |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 2 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 330~ |
| Website | http://www.rookwoodschool.org |
History
editThe 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.[2]
Heads
edit2024 - present Mr P Robinson
2017 - 2024 Mr A Kirk-Burgess
2016 - 2017 Dr M Whalley[3]
2015/16 Winter term Mr David Bown (acting)
2010-2015 Mrs Louise Whetstone[4]
2000-2010 Mrs Margaret Langley[2]
Previous Headmistresses: Mrs Shelia Hindle, Miss Kathleen Tanner
Organisation
editThe school has three departments: the Lower School consisting of (Pre-School, Pre-Preparatory and Prep School), Senior School and Little Rooks (nursery)
Academics
editRookwood School opened a new sixth form in September 2021. Students who have left the school are known as 'Old Rooks'.
Boarding
editAlthough 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).[5]
References
edit- ^ "See for yourself". Andover Advertiser. 30 January 2009.
- ^ a b 2006 ISI Inspection Reports
- ^ "Rookwood School Headmaster's Welcome". Rookwood School. 1 January 2017.
- ^ Rookwood Review, Winter 2009 - The newsletter of Rookwood School
- ^ Boarding Houses
External links
edit- School Website
- Profile on the ISC website
- ISI Inspection Reports [1]
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