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, itโs over so quickly, it matters so much. Thatโs why itโs 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 childโs 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 โ 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 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!
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๐ Gold DofE in Action | Brecon Beacons
This week, our incredible Gold Duke of Edinburghโs Award students are pushing their limits in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
With temperatures high and terrain even higher, theyโre showing true resilience, teamwork and grit as they navigate their expedition.
Itโs not easyโbut thatโs the point. This is about growth through challenge.
Weโre proud of their determination, their courage, and the way theyโre embodying what it means to Discover, Grow and Achieve.
Keep going, team Akeleyโyouโve got this! ๐ช๐ฅ
#GoldDofE #AkeleyAdventures #DiscoverGrowAchieve #ResilienceInAction #BreconBeacons #UskReservoir
๐ Akeley Futures in Action ๐
Last Friday, a group of alumni returned to campusโnot as students, but as mentorsโto support and inspire our Year 12s during a special careers networking morning.
From design and architecture to global tech, retail and finance, our former students brought real-world insight, encouragement and a powerful message: there are many ways to discover your strengths and build a successful future.
It was a morning full of questions, conversations and confidenceโand a reminder of the extraordinary community that makes Akeley so special.
#AkeleyAlumni #CareersInspiration #DiscoverGrowAchieve #AkeleyWoodSchool
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Is your child currently in Year 9 or 10? Itโs not too late to make a change that truly supports their future.โ
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At Akeley, 89% of our GCSEs were Grade 4+ (compared to the national average of 67.4%), and nearly a third were Grade 7+.โ
We offer smaller classes, expert teachers, and a personalised approach that helps students thrive.โ
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Book your private tour today: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-a-private-tour/
#GCSEExcellence #AkeleyWoodSchool #FutureReady
"A warm, values-led educationโand a school that really knows my child."โ -Senior School Parent
Our final Breakfast with the Head may be over, but thereโs still time to tour before term ends.โ
๐ Just 2 weeks left to see us in action!โ
Enquire Today.
โhttps://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/make-an-enquiry/
#AkeleyAdmissions #DiscoverGrowAchieve
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ! Our Ladybirds Nursery class (Ages 1-2) is nearly full for September 2025.โ
If your child was born between 1 Sept 2023 and 31 Aug 2024, this is your last chance to secure their space in a nurturing, curiosity-led environment.โ
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โLearn more about our Nursery at our upcoming Talking Heads Webinar at 3pm on Thursday the 26th of June. Follow the link in our profile to book.
#AkeleyNursery #DiscoverGrowAchieve #EarlyYearsEducation
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Thinking about a change for September?โ
With just 3 weeks left of the Summer Term, now is the ideal time to
explore life at Akeley Wood School.โ
Whether you`re considering entry this year or next, visiting now ensures
your child can experience one of our final Taster Daysโand begin their journey to Discover, Grow and Achieve.โ
A values-led educationโ
Strong GCSE outcomesโ
Small classes, big opportunitiesโ
Follow the link in our bio to book.
#AkeleyWoodSchool #TasterDays #SeeUsInAction #DiscoverGrowAchieve
#IndependentEducation
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Join us for a relaxed networking morning with our Year 12 students โ and help inspire the next generation.
๐ Friday 27 June
โฐ 9.30โ11.30am
๐ 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 youโd like to attend!
#AkeleyAlumni #InspireTheFuture #CareerStories #ReconnectAndInspire #DiscoverGrowAchieve
