Welcome to Akeley Wood School
Akeley Wood School is a vibrant, co-educational day school for children aged 1 to 18, set across three beautiful campuses in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
We pride ourselves on nurturing individuality, encouraging every child to explore their passions and providing an inspiring education that balances academic excellence with exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom.
Be You. Brilliantly.
At Akeley Wood School, our mission is to provide an inspiring, inclusive education that nurtures individuality while fostering academic and personal excellence.
Guided by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Charity and Community, and underpinned by our Learner Habits, we help students become independent thinkers, resilient problem-solvers and compassionate leaders.
Through our ethos, 'Be You. Brilliantly.' we celebrate each child’s unique potential, empowering them to grow confidently and thrive in all areas of life.
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
Begin your Akeley Wood School journey.
1 - 4 years old
4 - 5 years old
5 - 11 yrs old
11 - 16 yrs old
16 - 18 yrs old
Straightforward and simple
Akeley Wood School: 'The Door'
Our bespoke video, The Door, was filmed completely on our grounds and captures the essence of life at Akeley Wood—a community where students are empowered to grow, collaborate and thrive. We hope you are inspired to imagine the possibilities that await behind every door at our school!
Location and Facilities
Explore our three idyllic campuses.
Akeley Wood School exemplifies the advantages of small school settings across its three beautiful campuses.
Each site is designed to meet the developmental needs of students at different stages, from early curiosity to senior academic readiness and sixth form independence.
This thoughtful design and our commitment to personalised learning ensure that students at Akeley Wood thrive, both academically and socially, in a nurturing and supportive environment.
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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐬 – 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟔 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐗 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲!
🏎️ From Pit Stops to Podiums – Our Year 6 Take on Red Bull STEM X Race Day!
What a high-octane day for our Year 6 students, who immersed themselves in the world of Formula 1 with the Red Bull STEM X Race Day Experience! From building and racing their own cars to mastering the Pit Stop Challenge designed by Red Bull engineers, our pupils explored the thrilling intersection of innovation, teamwork and engineering.
They trained like real F1 drivers, tested their reaction times using professional technology, and stepped into the spotlight with post-race media interviews. There was even time to design custom car liveries and helmets, and learn about the many exciting careers that exist behind the scenes in motorsport.
These hands-on challenges are a perfect reflection of the inspiring, curiosity-driven learning we champion at Akeley Wood Junior School – where pupils are encouraged to think creatively, work collaboratively and embrace every opportunity.
🌳 Want to see what makes our Junior School such a vibrant place to learn and grow? Join us for our next Open Day or learn more about the Akeley experience here:
👉 https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/
#AkeleyWoodSchool #STEMX #RedBullRacing #JuniorSchoolAdventures #InspiringFutures #EngineeringForKids #PrimarySTEM #AkeleyOpportunities #OpenDay #BeYouBrilliantly
Colourful fun at the junior school today! Families enjoyed a morning of sport, barbecue and community fun at our first annual colour run! #AkeleyWoodSchool #Sports #FamilyTime #colourrun #community
🏁 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 – 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!
Akeley student Lewis Turkington officially made the leap into circuit racing, announcing his debut in the BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship last month – and we couldn’t be more proud! 🚗💨
After two successful seasons in UK Autograss, Lewis is taking on a new challenge in his striking green and white #72 Tool Maniac Mk7 Fiesta, backed by sponsors Tool Maniac, The Green Group and more!
Not only is this a major step in Lewis’s motorsport career, it’s also a powerful platform for his role as an ambassador for ‘Driving Dyslexia Forward’, inspiring young people to believe in themselves, take risks, and pursue their passions.
Lewis has grown up in the racing world, supporting his father’s professional career for over a decade. Now, he’s applying that knowledge to the circuit – racing with 20Ten Racing and sharing his journey to help others see that there’s more than one path to success.
🎓 Balancing speed with study, Lewis is also focused on sitting his GCSEs this summer, choosing to pause racing during key exams – a perfect example of the 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 we champion at Akeley.
Wishing Lewis every success as he lines up at Snetterton on July 19th and 20th – we’ll be cheering him on! 🏆
📸 Follow his journey: www.lewisturkington.com
#AkeleyWoodSchool #StudentSpotlight #MotorsportJourney #FiestaJuniorChampionship #DrivingDyslexiaForward #InspiringFutures #CourageInAction #AkeleyValues
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬
Within the past week, our Media and Film students experienced two exceptional opportunities to explore the creative industries from both professional and academic perspectives.
At Akeley, we welcomed Adam Teeuw, Vice Principal of Lucas Productions, who led a fascinating session on the filmmaking process – using a single Star Wars scene to illustrate the journey from script to screen. His insight into the many roles and collaborative efforts involved in modern filmmaking gave our students a valuable, behind-the-scenes look at a career in the creative sector.
On Tuesday, our Year 12 Media students visited Oxford Brookes University, where they explored the Media, Film, Communication and Culture facilities. They attended a series of academic lectures and engaged with the realities of university life. The experience offered an inspiring glimpse into the possibilities beyond Sixth Form, helping students reflect on their future pathways.
Our sincere thanks to Adam Teeuw and the team at Oxford Brookes for supporting our students’ development in such meaningful ways.
#AkeleyWoodSchool #AW6 #MediaStudies #CreativeIndustries #FilmEducation #FuturePathways #AspirationInAction #OxfordBrookesUniversity #CareersEducation
✨ 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨! 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
We’re looking forward to welcoming families to our Junior School Open Morning on Tuesday 20th May. From Reception to Year 6, every child at Akeley is encouraged to explore, discover and grow in an environment that celebrates community, creativity, and character.
Expect to see real learning in action, from outdoor adventures to innovative classroom experiences – all rooted in our values of respect, kindness and integrity. A special thank you to Year 4 for sharing your pictures with us for this post - looks like you had a fantastic week of hands-on learning!
🗓️ Book your visit today: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/
#AkeleyWoodJunior #OpenMorning #DiscoverAkeley #CuriousLearners #InclusiveEducation #RespectAndResponsibility #AWValues
𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞 𝐓
Last month, while many of us were enjoying chocolate eggs and family time, Year 7 student Gracie T was doing all that and competing in tennis tournaments!!
Gracie played at five venues across the country—Stony Stratford, Sutton, Cambridge, Carisbrooke and Kent—competing in nine tournaments and a remarkable 29 matches. She came away with:
🏆 Two tournament wins (12U Singles G3 and 14U Doubles G3)
🥈 Three runner-up titles (12U Singles G3, 16U Singles G4, 14U Doubles G3)
💪 21 matches won overall – and even managed to celebrate her 12th birthday and spend time with her grandparents in between!
Her dedication to her sport, commitment to training and graceful handling of both success and setbacks reflect Akeley’s learner habits of Resilience and Aspiration. We’re incredibly proud of how Gracie embodies our school values within the classroom, in her community and her competitions; showing strong aspiration and resilience in everything she does.
👏 Well done, Gracie – and good luck with the next round of tournaments this summer!
#StudentSpotlight #AkeleyValues #Aspiration #Resilience #TennisTalent #ProudToBeAkeley #BeyondTheClassroom
🎭 𝑆𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒…
Building on their theatre visit to see a Shakespeare play earlier this year and follow-up English lessons exploring the text in depth, our Year 10 and 11 students took their Shakespeare study to the next level last week with immersive drama workshops that brought the Bard’s words to life.
From bold performances to character-deepening exercises, students stepped into Shakespeare’s world—exploring language, tension and motivation in ways that fuel both creative thinking and critical understanding.
This dynamic experience not only supported their GCSE preparation, but also helped students grow in confidence, collaboration and curiosity—showing just how exciting Shakespeare can be when it moves beyond the page and onto the stage.
At Akeley, we’re passionate about making learning meaningful, memorable and just a little bit magical.
🎓 Want to see our creative, values-led approach in action?
Join us for our next 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲.
🔗 Enquire now: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/make-an-enquiry
#Macbeth #ShakespeareInAction #GCSEEnglish #LearningThroughDrama #AkeleyWoodSchool #Aspiration #Confidence #EngagedLearning #SeniorSchool #TasterDay
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 – 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥
Looking for a school where your child will be known, nurtured and ready to thrive from day one?
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 & 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 – 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲
Join us from 1.30pm–2.30pm for a joyful, hands-on session for families exploring Reception 2025. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore our nurturing Early Years environment, meet our friendly team and see how we spark confidence, creativity and curiosity in every child.
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲
For families looking at Years 1–6, our Open Day offers a full insight into life at Akeley Wood Junior School, including our exciting new 11+ Preparation Programme launching this September for Year 5. Meet staff, tour our beautiful grounds and learn how we develop character and academic confidence at every stage.
🎟️ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/
#Reception2025 #JuniorSchoolOpenDay #StayAndPlay #EarlyYears #IndependentEducation #11PlusReady #BeYouBrilliantly #AkeleyWoodJuniorSchool
