Rookwood School
Andover, Hampshire, South East · SP10 3AL
Spanning the full sweep from age two to nineteen, Rookwood School is a small independent in Andover, Hampshire, with around 269 pupils and the option of boarding. Its compact size lends it a close-knit character, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good across its 2026 inspection, including for pupils' personal development, with compliance requirements met. The sixth form is intimate, numbering just ten pupils, which suits families looking for individual attention in the senior years. Led by Head Mr Paul Robinson, the school is non-denominational and welcomes both boys and girls.
269
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Pupils
- 269
- Location
- Andover, Hampshire, South East
- Website
- www.rookwoodschool.org
- Telephone
- 01264 325900
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Paul Robinson
Latest results
Attainment 8
47.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Rookwood offers GCSEs, A-levels and the Extended Project Qualification, the last giving older pupils a route into independent, university-style research. Its average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 sits just above the national average of 46.9, suggesting steady progress across the GCSE curriculum. One figure to query directly with the school is the reported 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%, which is worth discussing in light of the school's small cohort sizes.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 10
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
The last word
A small, all-through Hampshire independent with boarding and a tiny sixth form, well suited to families who value close attention over scale.
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Rookwood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Rookwood School located?
Rookwood School is located at Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AL.
What type of school is Rookwood School?
Rookwood School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Rookwood School?
Rookwood School has approximately 269 pupils on roll.
What is Rookwood School's inspection rating?
Rookwood School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 20 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.