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Rookwood School

Other independent school · Andover, SP10 3AL

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National ranking

A-level 2023/24

#2,250 of 2,487

Worse than 90% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils263
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Paul Robinson
Local authorityHampshire
Opened01 Jan 1951
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 116513.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.42.945.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%44.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 429--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.Suppressed36.3235
Average A-level gradec--
Average grade, best three A-levelsc--
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.1--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study4--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils263
Girls140
Boys123
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.48
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.16

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.83.3%
Higher education33.3%
Further education33.3%
Employment16.7%
Apprenticeship0%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Rookwood School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, AndoverVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBalksbury Infant SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryBalksbury Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryJohn Hanson Community SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryAnton Junior SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryAnton Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryPortway Infant SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryPortway Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryAndover Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Requires improvement
0.8 miSecondaryHarrow Way Community SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Rookwood School

How does Rookwood School rank in England?

Rookwood School ranks 2,250 of 2,487 schools in England for A-level 2023/24 (worse than 90% of schools).

What are Rookwood School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Rookwood School was c.

How many pupils attend Rookwood School?

Rookwood School has 263 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Rookwood School have a sixth form?

Yes, Rookwood School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.