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, itβs over so quickly, it matters so much. Thatβs why itβs 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 childβs 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 β 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 Woodβa 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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A Mark of Character β National Recognition for Akeley Wood School
Weβre delighted to announce that Akeley Wood School has been awarded the Character Quality Markβa nationally recognised standard celebrating schools that embed character and values at the heart of education.
The assessors praised our community:
βStaff spoke with warmth and pride about their pupilsβ¦ Students showed kindness, maturity and alignment to the school ethosβ¦ The outdoor learning environment is exceptionalβ¦ Character is embedded within the strategic direction of the school.β
This recognition is a testament to the strength of our pastoral approach, led by Mr Lambros, Miss Proud and the dedicated team who work tirelessly to ensure every student grows not just academically, but as a confident, compassionate individual.
Character is not an add-onβitβs part of who we are. Thank you to our students, staff and families for making this achievement possible.
#CharacterEducation #IndependentSchool #Leadership #StudentWellbeing #DiscoverGrowAchieve #AkeleyWoodSchool #CharacterQualityMark
π Schoolβs Out... But Thereβs So Much More to Share!
Today marks the final day of term at Akeley Wood School, and what a year it has been! While lessons may pause for summer, our stories continue. Over the coming weeks, weβll be sharing highlights from a year filled with discovery, growth and achievementβso stay tuned!
π One thing weβre especially proud of? This year, Akeley students raised an incredible Β£6,500 for charityβa reflection of the heart, compassion and values that define our school community.
π A special shout-out to Stuart House, whose βSponge the Teacherβ fundraiser at this weekβs Summer Fayre raised Β£1,563 for Teenage Cancer Trust and Harryβs Rainbow, which supports bereaved children. What an impact!
π± While school is now on summer break, our Nursery and Admissions remain open, and weβd love to welcome families who want to learn more about what makes Akeley so special. Whether youβre curious about our values-led education or looking to start an adventure with usβdonβt hesitate to get in touch.
Contact us at admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk or call 01280 828 122. Weβd love to hear from you.
#ProudToBeAkeley #AkeleyWoodSchool #CharacterEducation #CharityMatters #DiscoverGrowAchieve #EndOfTerm #SummerHighlights
πΆβοΈ Woodfest Magic! βοΈπΆ
This Tuesday, our Akeley Wood community came together for an unforgettable summer evening at Woodfestβa joyful celebration of music, talent and togetherness.
It was a chance for our young musicians to take to the stage, sharing their hard work and creativity with friends, families and staff in the most vibrant way. From vocals to instrumentals, they performed with confidence, courage and joyβwhat a way to end the year!
π¨ As well as music, families enjoyed a stunning art exhibition showcasing the imagination and talent of our Art students.
The music and art were just the startβ¦ With BBQ, ice cream, inflatables, face gems, and Akeley honey from our Young Enterprise team, the evening captured everything we love about our schoolβcreativity, community and celebration.
A huge thank you to our brilliant Music teachers for helping our students shine, to Chartwells for the fantastic food and to all staff who gave their time and energy to make the event such a success.
#Woodfest2025 #AkeleyWoodSchool #MusicMatters #ArtMatters #CommunitySpirit #DiscoverGrowAchieve
Learning Through Play in Akeley Reception!
From mixing magical potions in our outdoor area to role-playing stories, painting masterpieces, and building early maths skills with hands-on activitiesβlife in Reception at Akeley Wood is full of imagination, curiosity and joy.
Our Reception children are busy every day exploring the world around them, guided by the EYFS framework and our nurturing staff. Through creative play and purposeful learning, they develop the confidence, independence and foundation skills that prepare them beautifully for Year 1 and beyond.
π± Itβs where discovery begins, character grows, and a love for learning takes root.
Itβs not too late to enquire about a place for September 2025. Come and see our Reception in actionβbook a tour today:
π https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-a-private-tour/
#AkeleyWoodSchool #ReceptionReady #EarlyYearsAdventure #DiscoverGrowAchieve #LearningThroughPlay #EYFS #AkeleyReception #PrepSchoolLife
STEM Careers Take Flight at Akeley
Today, our Year 10 and Year 12 students were treated to an incredible visit from the Schools Aerospace Careers Programmeβexperts in AI, flight training, robotics and digital simulation.
From an AI-powered robotic dog that adapts its movement in real time, to immersive VR aviation experiences and 3D drawing tools, students explored how cutting-edge tech is shaping the future of STEM careers.
βI really enjoyed using the VR 3D drawing tool to design a battleship. Iβm interested in joining the Navy, and this showed me how useful VR could be for training.β β Year 12 Student
"The VR flight simulation was so realistic. I learned a lot from this and hope to have more experiences like this again.β β Year 10 Student
One Year 12 student discussed a powerful point: βWhile AI is opening up opportunities in tech, itβs also replacing many creative roles in the arts. Thatβs something to seriously consider when thinking about careers.β
At Akeley Wood, we believe education should inspire ambition and spark curiosity. Today was a brilliant example of how our students Discover, Grow and Achieve through hands-on opportunity and expert insight.
#STEMCareers #DiscoverGrowAchieve #FutureReady #AerospaceCareers #AIInEducation #DigitalLearning #AkeleyWoodSchool #AW6 #ACP #SeniorSchoolOpportunities
π Gold DofE in Action | Brecon Beacons
This week, our incredible Gold Duke of Edinburghβs Award students are pushing their limits in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
With temperatures high and terrain even higher, theyβre showing true resilience, teamwork and grit as they navigate their expedition.
Itβs not easyβbut thatβs the point. This is about growth through challenge.
Weβre proud of their determination, their courage, and the way theyβre embodying what it means to Discover, Grow and Achieve.
Keep going, team Akeleyβyouβve got this! πͺπ₯
#GoldDofE #AkeleyAdventures #DiscoverGrowAchieve #ResilienceInAction #BreconBeacons #UskReservoir
π Akeley Futures in Action π
Last Friday, a group of alumni returned to campusβnot as students, but as mentorsβto 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 confidenceβand 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? Itβs not too late to make a change that truly supports their future.β
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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+.β
We offer smaller classes, expert teachers, and a personalised approach that helps students thrive.β
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Book your private tour today: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-a-private-tour/
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