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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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 The adventure of learning starts here. Join us at Breakfast with the Head on Thursday 12 June, an opportunity to speak with the head, tour our school and see the learning in action. akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
Breakfast with the Head - 10 June
Join us for a relaxed morning of conversation, connection and discovery at Akeley Wood Junior School.
Meet our team, see learning in action, and find out how we help every child Discover, Grow and Achieve.
Applications for September 2025 are still open. Submit by 30 June to fast-track your child’s place and be invited to our next Taster Day.
📍 Book your place: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
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𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞
A warm welcome, insightful conversation and a chance to explore our exceptional Junior School.
Applications for September entry remain open — submit by 30 June to fast-track your child’s place and secure an invitation to our next Taster Day.
📍 Book now: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
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🦋 In Butterflies, phonics came to life through play!
Our young learners have been busy exploring sound combinations using a variety of hands-on tools—from magnetic letters to sensory trays and pencils. By building, writing and identifying sounds in different ways, they’re strengthening their early literacy skills while having fun.
At Akeley, we know that active, multi-sensory learning helps children Discover, Grow and Achieve from the very start. Learn more at our upcoming Breakfast with the Head event on Tuesday, 10th June. Book Now: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
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🎯 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚
Today, Akeley students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Andy Cotgreave, Senior Data Evangelist at Tableau and co-author of The Big Book of Dashboards.
Andy brought the world of data to life for our Maths and Computer Studies students, sharing real-world examples from his career at Oxford University and Tableau, and offering expert insight into the fast-growing world of data analytics.
Students were not only inspired by Andy’s passion and career journey, but also benefited from his guidance on the skills, pathways and opportunities that exist across the data industry.
🎙️ “To have someone with Andy’s credentials talk to our students about such an aspirational topic is a fantastic opportunity. Students asked thought-provoking questions and developed a greater appreciation of the industry,” said Mark Lambert, Careers Lead.
A special thank you to Andy for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak with our students and spark new ambitions.
👉 Learn more about how our Careers Programme helps students explore future pathways with purpose: akeleywoodschool.co.uk.
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔? 𝐍𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩.
📍 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝
Junior School: 10 June
Senior School: 12 June
Join us for a morning with our Head and senior team. Explore how our broad curriculum and values-led environment help students discover their passions, grow in confidence and character and achieve their full potential.
Why now?
✅ This is the first step in securing a place
✅ Apply now to secure your place — or take the next step with a Taster Day this term
✅ Confirmed joiners gain access to exclusive transition events
Spaces are limited — register now: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
From Practice to Peak Performance: Year 9 Smash Their Bronze DofE!
Two weeks ago, our Year 9s camped out on the school grounds for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice – pitching tents, navigating routes and building resilience under clear blue skies. Last week, they put those skills to the test on their official expedition – and absolutely rose to the challenge!
We’re so proud of the courage, responsibility and teamwork they showed every step of the way. Experiences like these help students discover new strengths, grow in independence and confidence and achieve goals that will stay with them for life.
Well done to everyone who took part – you’ve earned your rest!
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🔍 Cracking codes and connecting history to the future!
Our Year 9 students spent an inspiring day at Bletchley Park last week, where Maths, Computing and History came to life. From handling an Enigma machine to exploring AI and D-Day through interactive exhibits, it was a brilliant mix of past, present and future learning.
Experiences like these are more than just a day out – they help students see the real-world impact of their learning and spark curiosity that lasts long after the trip ends.
Learn more about Akeley Wood School`s approach to encouraging students to discover, grow and achieve! www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk.
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