Specialist subject teachers.
Our Junior School pupils are taught by specialist teachers in Art, Music, PE, Computing, Modern Foreign languages (MFL) and Cooking and Nutrition in a broad and varied curriculum. We encourage active participation, independent learning and collaboration, with the aim to intrigue, inspire and develop pupils with a life-long love of learning. We focus on the individual and understand that each child will take a different learning journey.
A wealth of extra-curricular opportunities.
Outside the timetable we offer a dazzling range of extra-curricular clubs to inspire our children from Yoga to Creative Writing, Street Dance to Coding. We aim to give them the opportunity to express themselves in new ways, find their passions and grow in confidence. Many sports clubs and musical clubs make up our offering, as well as the more unique options. There is something for everyone here.
A nurturing environment with space to grow.
Wicken Park is a stunning Georgian Mansion set in far-reaching grounds surrounded on every side by fields and woods. Our children benefit from acres of space in which to learn and play, providing the ideal setting to make new discoveries every day and grow together. We have a beautiful Forest School, a dedicated Reception space, an Astro-turf pitch, many grass pitches and a spacious sports hall. We welcome parents as often as we can to enjoy our glorious setting.
The Junior School Learner Profile
We expect and encourage our pupils to embrace and develop their learning profiles under the following areas. These are the values we believe will help them develop and grow both in terms of their character and their ability to learn. By placing value on these areas, our students will be able to build their resilience, take responsibility for their successes and be accountable for their actions, and to start their journey to become socially responsible citizens.
Our pupils are encouraged to develop knowledge and cultural sensitivity and tolerance towards their own cultures, as well as the values and traditions of others and the global community. As a school, we recognise, promote and celebrate human diversity.
Are expected to act with integrity, honesty and with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for themselves and others.
Are expected to take ownership for their actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Are expected to be open-minded, empathetic, compassionate and respectful towards the needs and feelings of others. They are also expected to make a positive difference in their school and their wider communities.
Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in their work and are open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives. They act on creative ideas to make tangible and useful contributions to their community and peers in a range of contexts.
Learn to ask and ponder searching questions related to their learning and plan and carry out investigations linked to these questions. They collect and examine evidence and use a range of cognitive skills to solve problems and evaluate their own and alternative points of view.
Learn to share ideas, points of view, and learning in a range of situations with different audiences. They use writing, speaking and a variety of tools to communicate and embrace multilingualism as they expand their ability to communicate in English and other languages
Understand that all members of a team have an important role to play, and they learn to adopt different roles as they work with others in a variety of contexts. They are able to work towards goals alongside and in cooperation with others to accomplish diverse tasks.
Learn through a range of themes and subjects and develop proficiency in the sciences, mathematics, technology, English, languages, history and culture, global and local environmental awareness, and the arts.
Discover that success is a process that requires hard work and endurance. They learn to see their tasks through to completion and cope with disappointment when success does not come with the first try. They are encouraged to view failure as a learning tool and not to give up until they have accomplished the goal or task.
Consider their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations, in order to support their own learning and personal development.
Seek and evaluate a range of viewpoints and are willing to grow from the experience. They are keen to take part in new challenges and the experiences they bring.
Join us for an Open Event
From whole school open mornings to an Akeley Breakfast and Tour, there are opportunities throughout the year to visit us onsite and discover what an Akeley education has to offer.
Facilities & Location
The foundation for inspiring lives.
Our Junior School students are taught at our Wicken Park grounds in rural Northamptonshire, near Milton Keynes.
Among our outstanding facilities is a dedicated sports hall, specialist subject rooms including dedicated spaces for Music, Cooking and Nutrition, Computer Science, Art, Design Technology, as well as our incredible onsite Forest School.
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