Rookwood School is an independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 18, located on a campus off Weyhill Road in

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, 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 2003.2006 ISI Inspection Reports
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2017–spring term 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 provisions for a small number of boarders. There are two boarding houses: Beechwood (for girls) and Oakwood (for boys).Boarding Houses
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References

External links

School WebsiteProfile
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