An adventure for today
An education for tomorrow
School, education, childhood is not just a journey to an imagined and hoped for future. It is an adventure your child is living right now.
It happens so fast, it’s over so quickly, it matters so much. That’s why it’s our job as educators to make school, education, childhood, an inspiring, enriching and rewarding experience - right when it is actually happening. Not just a set of key stages to grind through to a hoped for end.
At Akeley Wood School, we help your child discover their talents and interests. Help them grow their character. Develop courage and responsibility. And discover their place in the world.
In an inspiring, nurturing, open and inquisitive environment...
...with the very best facilities, diverse curriculum and supportive teachers. We set your child up to achieve their very best, both personally and academically. To go on out there into the wider world as an interested and interesting person. With the skills, knowledge and results they need to fulfil their dreams. Drawing on a childhood full of joy, curiosity and adventure.
Because a wondrous childhood makes for a wonderful life.
We believe your child’s today matters as much as their tomorrow. So at Akeley Wood we make education an adventure. Something remarkable, memorable and valuable forever.
We shape the interested and interesting people the world needs. Universities, employers - society as a whole – needs curious, independent thinkers, full of courage and responsibility. Our aim is to shape these people.
Location and Facilities
Explore our three idyllic campuses
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.
Each site is an inspirational learning environment for our 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.
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!
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Choosing a Reception place starts earlier than many families realise. Applications for 2026 are already underway, and confirming your interest now gives your child priority access to visits, taster days and early offers. If Akeley is your first choice — or you’re deciding soon — this is the moment to take the next step.
Contact: admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk 01280 828 122
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𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝟔𝐩𝐦 - It`s not too late to book! Join Early Years specialist Miss Esther Hunter for a short, insightful session on starting Reception and what really matters in those early months. akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟! Last Thursday, nine French Club students baked authentic recipes from across France. Our student judges tasted their way through each creation, looking for the best flavour, texture and presentation. A brilliant mix of language learning, culture and creativity. Bravo to all our bakers!
Interested in learning more about Akeley Wood Senior School`s Clubs and Enriched Curriculum Activities? We have a few spaces left Breakfast with the Head on Thursday 4th December. Reserve your place: www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 - Tuesday 4th December, 9.00am - 11.30am.
Join us next week at Akeley Wood Senior School for a morning with our School Head. It’s a chance to see the school in action, learn more about life at Akeley and our Admissions Process — whether you’re considering an in-year move or exploring a fresh start in September.
Spaces are limited — please book your place today: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
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Choosing a Reception setting is a big decision — put your questions to an expert!
Esther Hunter, Head of Junior School at Akeley Wood, will host an online Webinar about Reception on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟔𝐩𝐦. Miss Hunter earned her qualifications in Primary Education with an Early Years specialism and has brought her expertise internationally before returning to England to Akeley.
Join us to ask questions and learn from her insight into starting Reception, the importance of play and exploration, and how children discover, grow and achieve.
💻 Reserve your place: www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
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✨ Akeley Christmas Fayre 2025 ✨
This afternoon felt extra special — our first Christmas Fayre since Covid, and what a joy it was to welcome everyone back.
The school was buzzing with families, laughter and the festive spirit that makes Akeley feel like home. Senior School students proudly ran their own stalls, alongside community makers and family businesses who helped bring the fayre to life.
Children dashed between decorating cookies, riding in Santa’s sleigh for photos, visiting the big man himself, shopping in Elfridge’s and getting their faces painted… before doing some painting of their own!
A huge thank you to every family who came along and supported the day. It was a wonderful celebration of community, creativity and Christmas cheer at Akeley. 🎄💫
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Raising awareness and funds for Children in Need
Last Friday was full of pyjamas, Pudsey ears and big-hearted ideas. At the Junior School, children talked about what it means to help others and chose a whole-school pyjama day as they reflected on the small ways we can make a difference. At the Senior School, students led an assembly and organised a bake sale to boost fundraising even further.
Thanks to the generosity of our Akeley community, we raised over £1,100 — surpassing our target. A huge well done to every child who took part. Kindness grows here.
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“Look! This one’s heavier!” That was the excitement in Forest School as our Reception children filled their pockets with leaves, conkers and acorns, noticing how the trees are changing and turning their treasures into ideas.
Back in class, those same conkers became artwork, rolled down tubes and tipped our bucket balances as the children explored ‘heavy’ and ‘light’. Outdoors or in, their curiosity led the way.
Across the woodland, imagination took over — cafés, dens, slides and more — but it’s these small Reception moments of wonder that remind us why Forest School is such a special part of Akeley.
✨ Come and see early learning in action at our Reception Stay and Play.
akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
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