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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Still Looking for the Right School?
Itโs not too late to find a setting where your child can truly Discover, Grow and Achieve.
Join us for our final Breakfast with the Head of the academic year โ an opportunity to experience Akeley Wood School in person and take the first step toward securing a place.
โ๏ธ Meet senior staff and teachers
โ๏ธ Tour our beautiful rural campus
โ๏ธ Learn how our values-led education helps children thrive
Families who attend and apply by 30 June will be among the first invited to a Taster Day โ a key step in our admissions journey.
Spaces are limited.
Reserve your place now:
๐ akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
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/
#AkeleyWoodSchool #EarlyYearsLearning #PhonicsInAction #HandsOnLearning #DiscoverGrowAchieve #ButterfliesClass
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Today, Akeley students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Andy Cotgreave, Senior Data Evangelist at Tableau and co-author of The Big Book of Dashboards.
Andy brought the world of data to life for our Maths and Computer Studies students, sharing real-world examples from his career at Oxford University and Tableau, and offering expert insight into the fast-growing world of data analytics.
Students were not only inspired by Andyโs passion and career journey, but also benefited from his guidance on the skills, pathways and opportunities that exist across the data industry.
๐๏ธ โTo have someone with Andyโs credentials talk to our students about such an aspirational topic is a fantastic opportunity. Students asked thought-provoking questions and developed a greater appreciation of the industry,โ said Mark Lambert, Careers Lead.
A special thank you to Andy for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak with our students and spark new ambitions.
๐ Learn more about how our Careers Programme helps students explore future pathways with purpose: akeleywoodschool.co.uk.
#CareersEducation #DataAnalytics #StudentFutures #InspiringExcellence #DiscoverGrowAchieve #AkeleyWoodSchool
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Junior School: 10 June
Senior School: 12 June
Join us for a morning with our Head and senior team. Explore how our broad curriculum and values-led environment help students discover their passions, grow in confidence and character and achieve their full potential.
Why now?
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This is the first step in securing a place
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Apply now to secure your place โ or take the next step with a Taster Day this term
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Confirmed joiners gain access to exclusive transition events
Spaces are limited โ register now: akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event
From Practice to Peak Performance: Year 9 Smash Their Bronze DofE!
Two weeks ago, our Year 9s camped out on the school grounds for their Bronze Duke of Edinburghโs Award practice โ pitching tents, navigating routes and building resilience under clear blue skies. Last week, they put those skills to the test on their official expedition โ and absolutely rose to the challenge!
Weโre so proud of the courage, responsibility and teamwork they showed every step of the way. Experiences like these help students discover new strengths, grow in independence and confidence and achieve goals that will stay with them for life.
Well done to everyone who took part โ youโve earned your rest!
#AkeleyWoodSchool #DiscoverGrowAchieve #BronzeDofE #OutdoorLearning #LearnerHabits #ChallengeAccepted #ResilienceInAction
๐ Cracking codes and connecting history to the future!
Our Year 9 students spent an inspiring day at Bletchley Park last week, where Maths, Computing and History came to life. From handling an Enigma machine to exploring AI and D-Day through interactive exhibits, it was a brilliant mix of past, present and future learning.
Experiences like these are more than just a day out โ they help students see the real-world impact of their learning and spark curiosity that lasts long after the trip ends.
Learn more about Akeley Wood School`s approach to encouraging students to discover, grow and achieve! www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk.
#AkeleyWoodSchool #BletchleyPark #STEMinAction #HistoryInContext #InspiringFutures #AWExperiences #AkeleyValues #RealWorldLearning
๐ What a half term!โ
From academic trips, DofE and ISA, to the Junior School Colour Run and Music Celebrations, our students have embraced every opportunity to grow, challenge themselves and support one another.โโ Look out for upcoming posts featuring more of these events!
As we head into half term, weโre proud of all theyโve achieved โ with integrity, responsibility and plenty of lasting memories along the way.โ
Wishing all our families a restful break!โ
In the meantime, Admissions is open and we`re happy to hear from you throughout half term.โ https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/contact-us/
#HalfTermHighlights #AWLearnerHabits #InclusiveOpportunities #StudentLife #CourageToExplore #EndOfTermCelebration #AkeleyWoodSchool #DiscoverGrowAchieve
๐โโ๏ธ Hattie โ county champion, national top ten!
Last weekend, Hattie stormed to double gold at the Buckinghamshire County Championships, winning both the High Jump and the 800m.
Not only did she set two new personal bests, sheโs now ranked 10th in the UK for High Jump, smashing 7 seconds off her 800m time!
A phenomenal achievement showing real aspiration, resilience and athletic talent. Weโre so proud of you, Hattie!
๐ Want to discover how we help students like Hattie thrive in sport and beyond? Learn more about our enriched curriculum and values-led education at www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk
#CountyChampion #AkeleyAthletes #TopTenInTheUK #ResilientPerformance #GirlsInSport #AWValues #BeYouBrilliantly
