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Welcome to Akeley Wood School

Akeley Wood School provides an independent, co-educational day school education from Nursery to Sixth Form. Our school is based across three stunning and historic sites that span the two counties of Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, with plenty of wide open space in which to learn and grow.

We strongly believe in the value of the individual and aim to bring the very best out of your child in every way that we can, always encouraging our students to try new things and find their own individual passions.

Our academic offer is strong, class sizes are small and our teaching is of a high standard. Outside the classroom we offer a myriad of extra-curricular activities and opportunities, that coupled with a robust pastoral programme, create the ideal setting for the very best all-round holistic education.

Be You. Brilliantly.

From day one, we recognise and support every student’s unique personality and talents. We believe that it’s only when you are genuinely understood and appreciated that you have the confidence to be your best.

You. Finding Your Passion.

From textiles to triathlon, debating to further maths, it’s the sheer breadth of experiential and immersive learning at Akeley Wood that allows every one of our students to find their element and thrive in it.

You. Grasping Every Opportunity.

Deliberately small class sizes ensure our teachers give each child the time and attention they need to develop at their own pace, immerse themselves in what they enjoy and reach their full potential.

Meet our Executive Head Teacher

"Akeley Wood is a nurturing and exciting school where whatever your age, from our youngest ladybirds at 12 months to our Y13 students taking their A level exams and heading off to their next adventure, you can 'Be You. Brilliantly'.

Our education experience encourages our students to aspire to be the very best version of themselves, with the courage and integrity alongside the responsibility, resilience and academic profile to be successful not only at our school but in whatever next steps in their education or work adventure they want to take when they leave us.

Akeley Wood is a wonderful school to work in and I feel privileged to lead such a fantastic school, dedicated staff team and amazing students."


- Mrs Vanessa Conlan, Executive Head Teacher

Facilities & Location

Explore our three idyllic campuses.

Our Senior School and Sixth Form campuses are set close to each other just a few miles north of the town of Buckingham in the rural heart of the county, while our Junior School campus is just a fifteen minute drive away on the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border. We have a large network of bus routes spanning 25 miles and three counties, as well as a shuttle bus service between sites for families with siblings across multiple campuses.

Each of the three sites are full of character with their own historic significance. The grand buildings have been adapted and equipped for a modern 21st century education with up to date classrooms and facilities to offer the very best environment in which to learn and flourish. The grounds offer excellent sports facilities, outdoor learning areas and big wide open green spaces in which to roam - something many of our students say they really value.

Akeley Wood School: 'The Door'

In our new school film, we wanted to represent not just the facilities and spaces of Akeley Wood School, but the feeling, the special community, the acceptance and the opportunities that can be found here.

 

We wanted to get across the sense that behind every door, there are exciting things going on to inspire every single person at the school, whether you are a four year old child feeling wonder every day as your educational journey start, or a Sixth Form student looking forward into the rest of your life armed with the experiences you have collected along the way.

 

We hope you enjoy your magical journey through Akeley Wood School!

Watch our brand video
We fell in love with it immediately – the sweeping driveway through fields on either side to a beautiful building that was once an 18th century country house. The playing fields overlook countryside, and not a car in sight.

– Akeley Wood Parent

Join us for an Open Event

From whole school open mornings to an Akeley Breakfast and Tour, there are opportunities throughout the year to visit us onsite and discover what an Akeley education has to offer.

Follow Akeley Wood on Social Media

Welcome back to Akeley Wood Senior School! We're all excited to dive into another incredible year filled with discovery, learning, and new adventures. Whether you’re returning or just starting, you’re part of a community that celebrates individuality and strives for excellence. Let’s embrace every opportunity, live our values and make this the best year yet! 

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🌟 Good Luck to All Our Year 11s! 🌟

Wishing the best of luck to all our Year 11 students collecting their GCSE results tomorrow, Thursday 22nd August! You've worked incredibly hard, and we’re so proud of your dedication and perseverance. 

We welcome all current students to join us from 9.30am - 11.00am to collect your results and sign up for A-Level options at AW6.

For those thinking about their next steps, join us from 11.00am - 3.00pm for our Sixth Form Open Event. Meet the team and discover which of our A-Level options suit you. We can’t wait to see you and celebrate your successes!

#AkeleyWoodSchool #AkeleyWood #GCSE #GCSEResults #ResultsDay #IndependentSchool #Education #BuckinghamshireSchools #options #alevels  #HolisticEducation #SixthForm #Aleveloptions #Students #beyoubrilliantly
🌟 Celebrating Jasmin’s Achievement! 🌟

A massive congratulations to Jasmin, who has been with us since Year 4 and has consistently demonstrated her passion for technology and engineering. Her hard work has earned her an incredible set of A-Level results—3 A*s and an A! Jasmin is now set to study Robotics Engineering at the University of Bath, and we have no doubt that she will continue to excel in this innovative field. We’re so proud of her achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Well done, Jasmin! 

Read about more stories here: at akeleywoodschool.co.uk/aw6/alevel-results.

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Still exploring your options for Sixth Form this September? Join us at AW6 this Thursday, 22 August, 11am-3pm.

Meet the team and discover the wide variety of A Levels that students prepare for at our dedicated sixth form campus, Tile House Mansion. See for yourself how AW6 can help you open doors to the next part of your journey.

AW6 Sixth form
Tile House Mansion
Lillingstone Dayrell, Buckingham 
MK18 5AN

Read about some of our success stories here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/aw6/alevel-results/ 

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🌟We love celebrating each student. Be You. Brilliantly!

We’re remarkably proud of Joel, who started his journey with us. His hard work and dedication have paid off with outstanding A-level results, 2 A*s and a B! Joel will be heading to the University of Exeter to study Law. We can’t wait to see all that he accomplishes in the future. Well done, Joel!

Read about more stories here: at akeleywoodschool.co.uk/aw6/alevel-results.

#AkeleyWoodSchool #BuckinghamshireIndependentSchool #TheDoorToYourFuture #DiscoverAkeley #sixthform #resultsday #AlevelResults #alevels #futurelawyer #beyoubrilliantly

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From Nursery to Sixth Form, Akeley Wood School will nurture and develop individual talent while providing an exceptional academic foundation.
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