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 idyllic campuses
Akeley Wood School is a vibrant, co-educational day school for children aged 1 to 18, set across two beautiful campuses in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
Both sites are inspirational learning environments 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
Discover. Grow. Achieve. At Akeley Wood.
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BTS at AW6 this summer. 👀
The team are busy getting our newly refurbished Sixth Form ready for September. We can’t wait to see the finished product and to share it with our students.
- Academic Excellence -
As GCSE Results Day approaches, we would like to wish all of our Year 11 students the very best of luck. 🍀
Thursday marks the culmination of years of hard work, commitment and perseverance, and we are incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved along the way.
We look forward to celebrating alongside you and your families and supporting you as you take your next steps. Good luck, Year 11!
If you are a student who receives their results this week and would like to discover more about Akeley Wood Sixth Form, our Admissions Manager, Senior Leaders and Careers & Futures Lead, Ms Batchelor will remain in place for you to talk to about what Akeley Wood could offer for your A Level journey. Come in and speak with us after you have collected your results.
- Introducing Mr Jonathan Stevens -
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Stevens as the new Headteacher of Akeley Wood Seniors.
Jonathan joins Akeley Wood from Cokethorpe School, where he has served as Deputy Head since 2013. He brings with him a wealth of experience spanning both pastoral care and academic leadership, underpinned by a deep commitment to nurturing the potential of every pupil.
Prior to his time at Cokethorpe, Jonathan was a boarding Housemaster and mathematics teacher at Eastbourne College. He began his teaching career in Zimbabwe, an experience that helped shape his inclusive outlook and passion for educational excellence.
Jonathan’s breadth of experience, combined with his strong leadership and dedication to holistic education, make him exceptionally well placed to lead Akeley Wood School into its next chapter.
Jonathan said:
“I am truly excited and honoured to be joining the Akeley Wood community. From my first interactions, it was clear that this is a school with a strong sense of purpose and a warm, ambitious spirit. I very much look forward to getting to know the pupils, staff and families and to working together to build on the school’s many strengths and successes.”
Discover the opportunities that await at Akeley Wood School.
We are delighted to invite prospective families to our upcoming Autumn Open Days, offering the perfect opportunity to explore our exceptional learning environment, meet our dedicated staff, and discover what makes Akeley Wood such a special place to learn and grow.
📅 Senior School Open Day – Sat 3 October
📅 Junior School Open Day – Fri 9 October
📅 Sixth Form Open Day – Thurs 5 November
Whether you’re considering the next step for your child or exploring Sixth Form options, our Open Days provide an insight into life at Akeley Wood and the outstanding opportunities available from Reception through to Year 13.
Book your place via our website today and start your Akeley Wood journey. ⬆️
When you are heading into the weekend still in celebration mode from results day! 🎉
- A level Results Day -
It is always wonderful to see students and their families come together at Akeley and today`s celebration of collecting their A-level results was no exception.
This year`s results included a number of standout successes, reflecting the talent and dedication of the students. Highlights include 100 per cent of students attaining A*-B in Computer Science, Fine Art, DT and Music Tech; and 100 per cent achieving A*- C in Geography and History.
71 per cent of the school’s Mathematics students also achieved A*/A, with many going on to read mathematically related degrees at university.
Two of the top achievers of the day and friends, Naomi and Jake, have both secured their first choice Universities for their future studies.
Naomi achieved A*AA, and is off to Microbiology at the University of Leeds, and Jake, who achieved A*A*A, is looking forward to taking a Gap Year, before studying Geography at Lancaster.
Jonathan Stevens, Head of Seniors at Akeley Wood School, said:
“These results are a culmination of exceptional effort and dedicated hard work from our students, fully supported by their teachers over the last couple of years. It is a privilege to witness the excitement of our students as their Akeley journey comes to end and the next chapters of their lives begin. These results are an important part of a much bigger picture, and this morning we celebrate confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults as they head off to exciting futures.
- Academic Excellence -
A-level results day is nearly here!
We are wishing all of our A-Level students the very best of luck for tomorrow. We cannot wait to see you back at here at Akeley. Our staff and Senior Leadership Team will be there to celebrate with you and your family, helping you navigate the exciting opportunities ahead, whether you are heading to your first-choice course or considering new pathways opened up by your achievements.
See you at 8.30am. 🎉
- Academic Excellence -
Are you awaiting your GCSE results before making a final decision on where you`ll take your next educational steps? We`re here to help you find the right fit for your future.
Our Admissions Manager and members of our Senior Leadership Team will remain in place on results day for anyone who would like to speak to them in person to discuss how Akeley Wood can support you to achieve your post-16 educational goals.
Whether you have visited us previously, or are just discovering Akeley, we welcome you to get in touch.
☎ 01280 828122
📧 admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk
