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 childโs 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 Woodโa 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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Looking for a school where your child will be known, nurtured and ready to thrive from day one?โ
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๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒโ
Join us from 1.30pmโ2.30pm for a joyful, hands-on session for families exploring Reception 2025. Itโs 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.โ
๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ โ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒโ
For families looking at Years 1โ6, 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.โ
๐๏ธ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/โ
#Reception2025 #JuniorSchoolOpenDay #StayAndPlay #EarlyYears #IndependentEducation #11PlusReady #BeYouBrilliantly #AkeleyWoodJuniorSchool
๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ? โ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐+ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐โ
Looking ahead to secondary school choices? At Akeley Wood Junior School, we donโt just prepare pupils for exams โ we help them thrive as confident, curious and well-rounded learners.โ
โJoin us on ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒ for our ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , where youโll explore how our nurturing and ambitious environment sets children up for success โ both academically and personally.โ
Launching September 2025: Our brand-new ๐๐+ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ supports Year 5 pupils in building the skills, confidence and resilience they need for a smooth transition โ whether to selective schools, Akeley Wood Senior School or beyond. Taught by expert staff in small groups, the programme will offer focused preparation across English, Maths, reasoning and interview technique, all rooted in our character-first ethos.โ
๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โ
๐ Tuesday 20th May
๐ 9.00am - 12.00pm
๐ Akeley Wood Junior Schoolโ
๐ Book your place: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/โ
#AkeleyWoodJuniorSchool #11PlusPreparation #ConfidenceCuriosityCharacter #FutureReady #IndependentEducation #Year5 #OpenMorningโ
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ โ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ & ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐จ๐ง!โ
Is your child starting school soon? Join us on Friday 9th May for a joyful Reception Stay & Play session at Akeley Wood Junior School โ a wonderful opportunity for your little one to explore, create and connect in our nurturing Early Years setting.โ
๐งฉ Explore our exciting discovery areas with your childโfrom role play corners to crafts and play doughโdesigned to spark imagination and build confidence through play.โ
๐ฟ Explore our inspiring indoor & outdoor spacesโ
๐ Meet our Head of Junior Schoolโ
๐ฌ Chat with staff about how we support every child as an individualโ
Itโs a gentle, welcoming way to experience the confidence, curiosity and independence we help nurture every day at Akeley.โ
๐
Friday 9th Mayโ
๐ 1.30pm โ 2.30pmโ
๐ Akeley Wood Junior Schoolโ
๐ Learn More: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/โ
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#AkeleyWoodReception #StayAndPlay #EarlyYearsAdventure #IndependentEducation #CuriosityConfidenceCharacter #AkeleyWoodSchool
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐โ ๐๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ
Wednesday 7 May @6.00pm
Thereโs so much excitement at Akeley right now! Our AW6 Sixth Form students continue to impress, with our Young Enterprise team recently winning Company of the Year 2025 Aylesbury Vale at the Area Finals! โ
Their innovative project, featuring locally sourced honey to support bee sustainability, has earned them multiple awards, including Best Presentation and Most Sustainable Business. Their work truly embodies the values of Aspiration, Responsibility, and Integrity.โ
โMark Lambert, our Young Enterprise Coordinator, said:โ
"This has been our most successful team ever, and their project has taken โBe(e) You Brilliantlyโ to a whole new level. Their creativity, sustainability focus, and entrepreneurial spirit are exactly what we strive to nurture at AW6."โ
โJoin us on Wednesday 7th May at 6pm for our Talking Heads AW6 Webinar, where youโll hear more about how our Sixth Form students are stepping up as leaders. The event will showcase the opportunities available at AW6, from academic excellence to hands-on projects like Young Enterprise.โ
๐ Register Here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/#AW6-Sixthform-events
#AW6 #Leadership #BeYouBrilliantly #Aspiration #Achievement #Sustainability #SixthForm #AkeleyCommunity #youngenterprise
๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ: ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฒโ
Missed our Open Morning? Don`t worry! Our Senior School Taster Day on ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒ is the perfect chance for prospective students to experience a day in the life at Akeley first-hand.โ
From engaging lessons to co-curricular activities and meeting our welcoming buddy-system and community, itโs an opportunity to discover what makes Akeley the ideal place for your child`s next chapter.โ
๐ Register now: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/make-an-enquiry/โ
#Aspiration #Achievement #SeniorSchool #AkeleyCommunity #TasterDay #FutureAkeleyScholar
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐: ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ!โ
On Tuesday, we held our Senior School and Sixth Form Awards evening, recognising students who go above and beyond not only in their learning but in shaping the community with their character.โ
A huge congratulations to all our award winnersโyour dedication, hard work, and personal growth embody what it means to be part of the Akeley community.โ
โ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ง๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ!โ
This is your chance to hear directly from the Head of Sixth Form and get an insiderโs view of life at AW6. Whether you`re exploring academic pathways, leadership opportunities, or student life, this event is the perfect introduction to our vibrant Sixth Form.โ
โ๐ Register here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/โ
#AW6 #TalkingHeads #SixthForm #AcademicExcellence #AkeleyCommunityโ
๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ โ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐
๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ โ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ
This week, our Year 8 students stepped out of the classroom and into the world of work, taking part in our new Take Your Child to Work Day initiative. From veterinary clinics to agriculture to offices and retail spaces, they explored what real-world careers look like and reflected on the skills they saw in action.
Experiences like this help our students see just how much their learner habitsโlike Courage, Aspiration and Responsibilityโnot only shape their time at school, but can be applied to their future careers, passions and the way they meet lifeโs challenges every day.
Want to see our approach in action?
Join us at our Senior School Open Day tomorrow and discover how we create confident, curious learners ready for the future.
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Thursday 1 May
๐ 9.00am - 12.00pm
๐ Akeley Wood Senior School
#AkeleyWoodSchool #LearningForLife #SeniorSchoolOpenDay #FutureReady #TakeYourChildToWorkDay #charactered #BeYouBrilliantly
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข โ ๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ!
Whether you left Akeley Wood recently or years ago, you remain an important part of our school community. Weโre now working to re-establish meaningful connections with our alumni, and weโd love to hear from you.
๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค, ๐ฐ๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ:
-Reconnect with former students across industries and generations
-Host alumni events and networking opportunities
-Invite alumni to speak, mentor or share insights with current students
-Celebrate the incredible journeys our former pupils have taken
If youโd like to be involved โ even in a small way โ weโd be delighted to hear from you. Please take a moment to register your interest:
๐ https://forms.office.com/e/HBFYXBEqRa
Letโs celebrate the impact of an Akeley education โ past, present, and future.
#AkeleyAlumni #AlumniNetwork #OnceAkeleyAlwaysAkeley #Mentoring #EducationCommunity #Careers #SchoolNetwork
