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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, it’s over so quickly, it matters so much. That’s why it’s 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 child’s 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 – 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.

From Nursery to Sixth Form, Akeley Wood School will nurture and develop individual talent while providing an exceptional academic foundation.
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1 - 4 years old

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4 - 5 years old

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5 - 11 yrs old

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11 - 16 yrs old

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16 - 18 yrs old

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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 Wood—a 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!

The Door to a Brilliant Future
We have only been at Akeley since September and we are so impressed with all aspects of the school. We have had such a positive experience as a family and our daughter settled very quickly because of the Akeley staff who go above and beyond to support students and proactively engage with parents, creating a nurturing and welcoming community.

– Akeley Wood Parent

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏+ 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬?

For some families, today brings excitement — for others, uncertainty. But wherever you are in the process, it’s worth exploring every option to ensure your child thrives in the right environment.
 
✨ If you’re considering your options or looking for a school where your child can flourish, join us for 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 — a warm, informal way to see how Akeley helps young people uncover their strengths and flourish as confident, curious learners.

Book for this event now as spaces are filling quickly. akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
 
#AkeleyWoodSchool #11Plus #GoodLuck #DiscoverGrowAchieve #IndependentSchool #AkeleyCommunity #Confidence #Curiosity #Kindness #MiltonKeynes #Buckinghamshire
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝟏𝟏+ 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

We’re thinking of every pupil — and every family — awaiting results this afternoon. Whatever the envelope brings, remember that there are many routes to success, and each child’s journey is unique.
 
At Akeley Wood School, we believe in helping every student find their best path — one that builds confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. 🌟
 
If you’d like to learn more about our approach, join us for Breakfast with the Head on Wednesday 12 November — a relaxed opportunity to chat and explore life at Akeley. akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
 
#AkeleyWoodSchool #11Plus #GoodLuck #DiscoverGrowAchieve #IndependentSchool #AkeleyCommunity #Confidence #Curiosity #Kindness #MiltonKeynes #Buckinghamshire
What a show! We loved seeing our students’ creativity and confidence shine at this year’s Akeley’s Got Talent. Here, AW6’s own Katie B shares what it was like performing on stage — with a bonus at the end on how their band got its name!

Ready to see where talent like this takes shape? Join us for the AW6 Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 6 November.
💛 On #GlobalBeWellDay we joined over 100,000 students across the world to focus on connecting – with ourselves and with others.

At Akeley, we chose to connect with a smile 😀. From team skills with @SaintsRugby to classroom inspiration with @MKDonsFC, our Junior School pupils learnt the power of positivity in sport and in life. The whole school came together to share a giant smile, captured by drone, while our Senior School filled the week with laughter, funny faces and shared moments of joy.

It was a day to remember – celebrating connection, community and wellbeing. ✨

#GlobalBeWellDay #ConnectingWithASmile #AkeleyWoodSchool #BeWellCharter #StudentWellbeing #CognitaSchools

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