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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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢!
Join us for a relaxed networking morning with our Year 12 students — and help inspire the next generation.
🗓 Friday 27 June
⏰ 9.30–11.30am
📍 Akeley Wood School
Reconnect with old classmates, share your journey, and support our students as they explore their next steps.
Comment or DM us if you’d like to attend!
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🏅 We’re a Muddy Stilettos Finalist!
We’re thrilled to share that Akeley Wood Junior School has been named a FINALIST in the Passionate About Sport – Prep School category in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2025!
From inclusive fixtures and exciting clubs to outdoor challenges and sports festivals, our Junior School pupils are encouraged to get active, take risks and develop their skills at every level.
We believe sport is for everyone — a powerful way for children to discover their strengths, grow in confidence and achieve beyond expectations.
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🏆 Their success knows no limits at Akeley Wood School. Whether your child is in Year 9 or 10, it’s not too late to positively impact their GCSE results. Join a school whose results consistently outperform national averages/top league tables. Our GCSE results speak for themselves:
📊 89% of grades at Level 4 or above (National average was 67.4%)
💥 Nearly a third of students achieved a grade 7 or above
It’s not too late to take the first step toward your child’s bright future; but there are only 4 weeks left of Summer Term to make a September start possible – book your visit today - https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-a-private-tour/
Science in Action!
To complete their electricity unit, our Year 4 students designed and built their own working switches—putting their knowledge, planning and creativity into practice.
Seeing their ideas come to life was a brilliant reminder that achievement is more than a result—it`s the product of curiosity, aspiration, collaboration and resilience.
#AkeleyWoodSchool #AchieveWithAkeley #STEMlearning #DiscoverGrowAchieve #ScienceInAction
🌳 Nursery Forest Adventure – Friday 20 June 🌳
A morning of discovery awaits!
Join us for a playful Forest School experience designed especially for toddlers and pre-schoolers. With outdoor crafts, woodland play and the chance to explore our beautiful rural setting, it’s a wonderful way to discover how we nurture curiosity, confidence and early development at Akeley Wood Nursery.
🎨 Nature-inspired activities
🍪 Small snack
🧒 A chance to meet our warm and experienced Early Years team
Whether you`re already considering places or simply curious to see what makes our Nursery so special, we’d love to welcome you.
📅 Friday 20 June
🕘 9.30–10.30am
📍 Wicken Park, Akeley Wood Nursery
Spaces are limited – book your place today:
https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
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Prague Cultural Trip – Years 9 & 10
Our Year 9 and 10 students have returned from a truly unforgettable cultural adventure in Prague—where cobbled streets, soaring castles and powerful history became the backdrop for learning, friendship and personal growth.
Over four days and 85,000 steps, they explored historic churches, palaces and bridges, navigated bustling markets, and reflected deeply during a moving visit to Terezin Fortress. Throughout, they showed kindness, respect and real resilience—especially when challenged by the pace and emotional weight of the experience.
From soaking up local culture to strengthening new friendships, this trip was about more than sightseeing. It was about growing character, deepening curiosity and discovering more about the world—and themselves.
Thank you to Mr Lambros, Mrs Arnold and Miss Johnston for making it all possible.
🎸 Akeley had some very special guests on campus today...
The Entitled Sons lit up our school with a fantastic performance – sharing not just their music, but also an important message with our students: “Use social media. Don’t let it use you.”
Between songs, the band opened up about mental health, pressure and positivity – encouraging students to stay grounded, connected and true to themselves. Safe to say, they made a big impact… and the buzz around school hasn’t stopped since.
Our talented Media students were on hand to capture the day, and they’ll be editing footage into something truly special soon. For now, here’s a little sneak peek at what made today unforgettable.
Thank you to Entitled Sons and all the members of their team for a fantastic event!
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