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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Akeley students took on an unforgettable Army Leadership Challenge at Longmoor, Hampshire, putting their ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐, adaptability and teamwork to the test. Over the course of the day, our Year 10 and Year 12 students tackled real-world challengesโnavigating tough terrain, ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐ฒ strategising under pressure and working together to overcome physical and mental obstacles, all under the watchful eye of serving military personnel.
From learning tactical camouflage to experiencing the discipline of army life, including authentic ration pack lunches, this was a true memory-maker day. As Jake, Year 12, reflected:
"From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the true way of Army life, pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones. The experience tested my resilience and will have improved my confidence, allowing me to not only develop personally, but pursue an active and strong leadership role."
The impact was clear: no complaints, just determination, camaraderie and a renewed sense of leadership. A huge thank you to the British Army for this incredible opportunityโand for inspiring the next generation of leaders at Akeley Wood.
#AkeleyWood #LeadershipInAction #Resilience #Integrity #Courage #FutureLeaders #ArmyChallenge

๐ข Last chance to sign up!โ Our ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ is tomorrow! Donโt miss your chance to explore Sixth Form life at Akeley, where students are encouraged to pursue their passions, take on leadership roles and prepare for life beyond school.โ
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Date: Wednesday 2nd Aprilโ
โฐ Time: 5pm โ 5.40pmโ
๐ Online Webinarโ
Sign up now: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/โ
โ#SixthForm #AW6 #AcademicExcellence #AkeleyWoodSchool #BeYouBrilliantly

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๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ โ
โMy son has thrived at Akeley and didnโt want to even look at other options for 6th form.โ โ
โโAkeley Wood Senior School has been great for our children. Having moved countries, they integrated easily and quickly, thank you to wonderful teachers/staff as well as students. Academically, they are motivated to learn and get the most out of their learning experience. Socially, they are very happy, surrounded by lots of friends.โโ
โSupporting studentsโ individual academic and personal growth is at the heart of what we do. Small class sizes and expert teaching ensure every student gets the challenge and encouragement they need.โ
Learn more about Akeley: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/
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#VoiceOfTheParent #AkeleyWoodSchool #AcademicExcellence

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Over the next few weeks, weโre sharing what makes Akeley Wood Senior School an outstanding choice for Year 7 and beyond.โ
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At Akeley, learning is about inspiration, innovation and mastery. Our expert teachers challenge students to think critically, ask bold questions and push beyond their limits.โ
With specialist teaching in every subject, small class sizes and a curriculum designed to ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, our students experience learning that is dynamic, hands-on and deeply engaging. From scientific discoveries in the lab to real-world problem-solving in business, students ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง and ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐. They track their growing interests and the work they do in a portfolio, using this to build connections and extend their impact to the wider communityโ
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See it first-hand!โ
๐นWednesday 16th April - ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โ
๐นSaturday 26th April - ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌโ
๐นThursday 1st May - ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซโ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โ
Register here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
#AkeleyWood #SeniorSchool #FutureLeaders #AmbitiousLearning #InspiringTeaching

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At Akeley Wood Senior School, character education goes beyond discussionsโitโs about real-world application. Each week, our KS3 students engage in Character Education sessions, exploring resilience and how it shapes their academic journey, personal growth and informs their decisions each day.โ
๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ isnโt just learned in theoryโitโs experienced. Whether navigating challenges in the classroom, working through creative problem-solving in clubs and ECAs, or pushing personal limits on trips and expeditions, our students develop a deep, practical understanding of what it means to persevere.โ
โBy weaving resilience into both academic and co-curricular experiences, we ensure our students are confident, adaptable and ready to thriveโwhatever path they take.โ
โ#CharacterEd #AkeleyWoodSchool #Resilience #BeyondTheClassroom #BeYouBrilliantly

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During British Science Week, it was wonderful to see our students shining a light on the overlooked contributions of pioneering scientists and the innovations that quietly shape our modern world. Through thoughtful research and creative projects, they explored the breakthroughs of figures whose work was undervalued in their timeโdemonstrating the respect, integrity and curiosity that define true scientific discovery.
From the physics behind high-speed engineering of downforce of the Lotus 78 to the revolutionary ideas of scientists like Nikola Tesla and Hedy Lamarr, their work called on others to develop a new ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ for these visionaries and the ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ they showed in pursuing progress. It was a powerful reminder that science is not just about what we know, but about who made it possibleโand who will shape the future next.
#BritishScienceWeek #STEM #Respect #Integrity #Innovation #AkeleyWoodSchool #BeYouBrilliantly

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๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ธ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น! ๐
Akeley Wood School is seeking a dedicated, highly organised and professional Admissions Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly Admissions team. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a progressive approach to teaching and learning.
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๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Buckinghamshire, UK
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๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: May 1st 2025
For full details and to apply, visit our website.

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Last week, our Senior School students took part in Neurodiversity Celebration Week with interactive games which highlighted the challenges faced by individuals with neurodiverse diagnosis.โ
โThrough hands-on activities, students gained insight into different ways of thinking, learning and experiencing the world. Funds raised went to Bucks Mind, a Buckingham-based mental health charity.โ
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#AkeleyWoodSchool #Community #Charity #CharacterEd #BeYouBrilliantly
