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, itโs over so quickly, it matters so much. Thatโs why itโs 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 childโs 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 โ 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 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!
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โจ Every Grade, a Story โจ
Yesterday we celebrated not just results, but the journeys behind them.
โข Charlie (who joined Akeley in Year 7) achieved a 9 and seven 8s and will continue his A Level studies at AW6.
โข Reuben (also since Year 7) celebrated both strong results and his recent school expedition to Ecuador. He is looking forward to studying DT, computing and physics A Levels at AW6.
โข Sophia (who joined Akeley in Year 2) praised the โreally nice communityโ at Akeley and is going on to study A Level Sports Science.
โข Reece (also since Year 2) described school life as โpeaceful and supportiveโ and is embarking on a career in catering.
โข William is excited to study Maths, Physics and Computer Science at AW6 and values โthe small class sizes and friendly teachers.โ
Each story reflects the individuality of our students and the community spirit that underpins success at Akeley.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 โ we canโt wait to see what you do next.
#AW6SuccessStories #AkeleyWoodSchool #FutureReady #Classof2025
โจ Good luck to all our Year 11 students collecting their GCSE results tomorrow! โจ
We are so proud of the hard work, resilience and dedication you have shown โ whatever your next steps, we canโt wait to see where your journey takes you.
๐ฉ Important information about Results Day has been sent to your email. If you havenโt received it, please contact us and we will forward it to you.
#GCSEResultsDay #AkeleyWoodSchool #FutureReady
โจ Every Grade, a Story โจ
From Russell Group universities to global opportunities, creative careers and apprenticeships โ the Class of 2025 have truly made their mark.
๐ Ben โ Sociology at Durham
๐ป Tom โ Computer Science at Birmingham
๐ข Ella โ Marketing & PR at Bournemouth
๐ต Dusan โ Music at Royal Holloway
๐จ Another Student - A* in Art, A in Psychology โ Psychology at Durham
And beyond university, our leavers are heading into world-class hospitality in Switzerland, competitive degree apprenticeships in policing and furniture making, and creative fields from journalism to VFX design.
Congratulations Class of 2025 โ your journey is just beginning.
#AW6SuccessStories #AkeleyWoodSchool #ALevelResultsDay #FutureReady #Classof2025
A Level Results Day 2025 โ Where Ambition Meets Opportunity!
From Russell Group universities to world-class hospitality schools, from competitive degree apprenticeships to entrepreneurial ventures โ this yearโs AW6 leavers are taking their next steps with confidence.
#AW6Destinations #AkeleyWoodSchool #FutureReady #ALevelResultsDay #Classof2025
Good luck to all our AW6 students collecting their A Level results tomorrow!
We know how hard youโve worked, the challenges youโve overcome and the determination youโve shown. Whatever tomorrow brings, remember: your grades donโt define you โ but the skills, resilience and character youโve built will carry you far.
Weโre proud of each and every one of you.
#AkeleyWoodSchool #AW6SixthForm #ResultsDay2025 #FutureReady #GoodLuck #Classof2025
๐ Welcome Home, Ecuador Team!
Today we welcomed back our group of seven Senior School students after four unforgettable weeks on expedition in Ecuador.
From the humid depths of the Amazon rainforest โ where they slept in hammocks just above floodwaters during a storm โ to the crisp, sunny heights of the Andes, this was a journey that pushed them beyond their comfort zones and deepened their sense of adventure and service.
Theyโve:
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Helped build roads alongside local communities
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Hiked through Cotopaxi National Park
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Stood on the equator โ in the middle of the world
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Watched breathtaking mountain sunsets
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Experienced the vibrant Otavalo Market, the largest in South America
This was more than a trip โ it was a chance to live out the values that earned Akeley Wood School the Kitemark for Character Education, developing courage, resilience and global citizenship in real-world settings.
Welcome back, team โ youโve made us proud!
If you`re starting to think about next steps after results, nowโs the perfect time to plan your visit to AW6 Sixth Form.
Weโre opening our doors on:
๐๏ธ Friday 22 August
๐๏ธ Tuesday 26 August
๐ 10am โ 12pm
๐ Akeley Wood School, Sixth Form Centre
Whether you`re aiming for top grades, exploring new options, or just want to keep your choices openโAW6 is here to support your journey.
โ๏ธ Wide choice of A Levels
โ๏ธ Small classes with expert teachers
โ๏ธ Our exclusive AW6 Diploma
โ๏ธ Outstanding support for university, apprenticeships and entrepreneurship
No need to have all the answersโjust come along, have a chat, and see what makes AW6 such a special place to study.
๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ โ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐: ๐
๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐
After a soggy few days deep in the Amazon rainforestโwhere torrential downpours left hammocks swaying just inches above rising water levelsโour seven Akeley Wood explorers have made their way to higher ground (and better Wi-Fi!).
The transition from dense, stormy jungle to the clearer skies and cool nights of the mountains has brought a renewed energy to the group. At the new camp, the sun was shining, the air was fresh and spirits were high.
Theyโve continued their community work with grit and good humour, helping to build roads and support local infrastructure projects. Mealtimes have been a cultural experience tooโtucking into hearty local dishes wrapped in banana leaves and enjoying the occasional sausage supper.
Itโs been incredible to see our students adapting, learning, and embracing every challenge with resilience, responsibility and courageโliving out our learner habits in the most adventurous way possible.
Enjoy highlights from this leg of the journeyโfrom mountain views to muddy boots and well-earned meals.
More updates soon as they continue towards their final camp and the Cotopaxi trek!
#AkeleyAdventures #EcuadorExpedition #GlobalCitizens #LearnerHabitsInAction #BuildingCharacter #AmazonToAndes #CourageResilienceResponsibility
