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 childโs 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 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!
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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๐ณ Nursery Forest Adventure โ Friday 20 June ๐ณ
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, itโs a wonderful way to discover how we nurture curiosity, confidence and early development at Akeley Wood Nursery.
๐จ Nature-inspired activities
๐ช Small snack
๐ง 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, weโd love to welcome you.
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Friday 20 June
๐ 9.30โ10.30am
๐ Wicken Park, Akeley Wood Nursery
Spaces are limited โ book your place today:
https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
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Prague Cultural Trip โ Years 9 & 10
Our Year 9 and 10 students have returned from a truly unforgettable cultural adventure in Pragueโwhere 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 resilienceโespecially 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 worldโand themselves.
Thank you to Mr Lambros, Mrs Arnold and Miss Johnston for making it all possible.
๐ธ Akeley had some very special guests on campus today...
The Entitled Sons lit up our school with a fantastic performance โ sharing not just their music, but also an important message with our students: โUse social media. Donโt let it use you.โ
Between songs, the band opened up about mental health, pressure and positivity โ encouraging students to stay grounded, connected and true to themselves. Safe to say, they made a big impactโฆ and the buzz around school hasnโt stopped since.
Our talented Media students were on hand to capture the day, and theyโll be editing footage into something truly special soon. For now, hereโs 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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Year 6 Residential Highlights!
From building their own campfire to raft building, rock climbing and archery tag โ our Year 6 students put their PE and Forest School skills into action on their Land & Sea adventure.
Teamwork, courage and resilience were on full display as they tackled every challenge together.
More than just a trip, this was a chance to discover new strengths, grow in confidence and achieve something unforgettable โ the Akeley way.
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๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ 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 childโs place and be invited to our next Taster Day.
๐ Book your place: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
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A warm welcome, insightful conversation and a chance to explore our exceptional Junior School.
Applications for September entry remain open โ submit by 30 June to fast-track your childโs place and secure an invitation to our next Taster Day.
๐ Book now: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
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๐ฆ In Butterflies, phonics came to life through play!
Our young learners have been busy exploring sound combinations using a variety of hands-on toolsโfrom magnetic letters to sensory trays and pencils. By building, writing and identifying sounds in different ways, theyโre 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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