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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Tomorrow is Primary Allocation Day โ an exciting moment for so many families, and the beginning of a journey that truly matters. At Akeley Wood, we know how important those early steps are.
Our Reception classrooms are joyful, nurturing spaces where curiosity, confidence and creativity grow each day. With small class sizes, expert teachers and a curriculum that sparks a love of learning from the very start, your child is set up for success โ in school and beyond.
As one parent recently shared:
โAkeley is a fantastic school run by a dedicated team of leaders and teachers. Our children have thrived since joining the school. They absolutely love Akeley and we all feel proud to be part of such a great community.โ
If youโre still considering your options or looking for a school that truly partners with families to build strong foundations, our Admissions Team is here to help.
๐ฉ admissions@akeleywoodschool.co.uk
๐ 01908 555803
๐ฑ https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/
#AkeleyWoodSchool #Reception2025 #EarlyYearsMatter #AkeleyCommunity #PrimaryAllocationDay #BrilliantBeginnings #EmpowerEveryIndividual
Weโre excited to invite families to discover what makes Akeley Wood such a vibrant place for students to learn, grow and thrive.
๐ป ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Talking Heads Webinar โ Senior School
๐ Wednesday 16 April | ๐ 9.00โ9.40am
Hear directly from our Headteacher and team as they explore how our expert teaching, broad curriculum and exceptional pastoral care create an environment where every child can flourish.
๐ ๐๐๐: ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ โ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐
๐ Saturday 26 April | ๐ 9.30amโ12.00pm | Year 5 & 6
A morning of outdoor adventure for curious young minds! Join us for hands-on activities that show just how exciting learning can be at Akeley.
๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐
๐ Thursday 1 May | ๐ 9.00amโ12.00pm
Experience our community in action, meet students and staff, and see how we empower every learnerโs potential.
๐All events held at our Senior School site.
๐ Book your place now https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/#senior-school-events
#AkeleyWoodSchool #SeniorSchoolLife #EmpowerEveryIndividual #OutdoorLearning #OpenMorning #AkeleyExperience
๐ข ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ โ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ
Success isnโt just about knowledgeโitโs about the people who inspire, support and uplift you along the way.
๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐คโ๐ฌ ๐
๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ: ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ
Akeley is more than just a schoolโitโs a home for bold ideas, strong friendships and shared success. Our students thrive in an environment where they feel valued, empowered and ready to take on the world.
โ A dynamic House system that fosters teamwork, leadership and healthy competition
โ Peer mentorship and student voice initiatives to build confidence and connection
โ A culture of kindness, respect and inclusionโstudents lift each other up, growing together
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๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
๐น ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ (๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ)
๐นAWSS Discovery Saturday โ Outdoor Learning - 26th April
๐น Senior School Open Morning - 1st May
๐ Register here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
#AkeleyWood #SeniorSchool #Community #Collaboration #CharacterEd
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐!
Whether you`re just starting your school journey or looking to join us a little later on, weโve got some wonderful opportunities for you to visit, explore and meet our friendly team:
๐ฉโ๐ซ Talking Heads Webinar (Reception & Year 3)
๐ Wednesday 23rd April โ A chance to hear directly from our Head and ask your questions.
๐งธ Reception Stay and Play
๐ Friday 25th April, 1.30pmโ2.30pm โ See how we bring early years learning to life in our nurturing environment.
โ Breakfast with the Head & Tour
๐ Friday 25th April, 9.00amโ12.00pm โ Join us for a relaxed chat over coffee, followed by a guided tour of our Junior School.
๐ซ Junior School Open Day
๐ Tuesday 20th May, 9.00amโ12.00pm โ Explore our inspiring classrooms, meet our team and see what makes Akeley Wood such a special place to grow and learn.
Book your place here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/#junior-school-events
We can`t wait to welcome you!
#AkeleyWoodSchool #AkeleyJuniorSchool #OpenDay #ReceptionClass #SchoolVisits #IndependentSchool #EarlyYearsEducation #SchoolTour #MiltonKeynesMums #NorthantsMums #ParentLife #PrivateSchoolUK
๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ โ Wednesday 16th April is a big day for many families as Reception school places are revealed.
Whatever your outcome, weโre here to help. If youโre still considering your options or didnโt receive the school you hoped for, Akeley Wood Junior School offers a warm and welcoming alternativeโwith small class sizes, a nurturing approach and specialist teaching that gives every child the best possible start.
๐ฌ Speak to our Admissions team for advice or book a private tour to see our Reception classrooms in action.
๐ Book now: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/#junior-school-events
Letโs make sure your childโs journey into education starts with confidence, creativity and care.
#AkeleyWoodSchool #Reception2025 #PrimaryNationalOfferDay #StartingSchool #EducationJourney #IndependentSchool #WeAreHereForYou
๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ โ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐
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Wednesday, 16th April | ๐ 9:00โ9:40am | ๐ป Online
Looking ahead to Year 7 or exploring GCSE options? Join us for our next Talking Heads webinar and gain a real insight into life at Akeley Wood Senior School.
Hear directly from our Headteacher and Admissions Team as they share what sets Akeley apartโfrom our inspiring curriculum and specialist teaching to the many opportunities that help students grow in confidence, character and ambition. You`ll also learn more about our popular Breakfast with the Head mornings and how they offer families a personalised way to get to know our school.
๐ Reserve your place now and discover what an Akeley education could mean for your child.
๐ https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/#open-event
#AkeleyWood #SeniorSchool #TalkingHeads #FutureFocused #CharacterEd #BeYouBrilliantly #EducationWithHeart
๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ โ
โ"Akeley is a fantastic school run by a dedicated team of leaders and teachers. Our children have thrived since joining the school."โ
Hearing from our Junior School parents reminds us why our work matters. Smaller class sizes, a nurturing environment and diverse learning opportunities allow each child to shine.โ
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#VoiceOfTheParent #AkeleyWoodSchool #EducationMatters #BeYouBrilliantly
๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง!โ
As we head into the Easter break, we wish all our students and families a well-earned rest. For those preparing for GCSEs and A-Levels, remember to pace yourselves, take breaks and stay positiveโyouโve got this!โ
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐.โ
โWe look forward to welcoming everyone back for an exciting Summer Term, on Wednesday 23rd April. Happy Easter!โ
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#EasterBreak #AkeleyWoodSchool #Wellbeing #StudySmart #AdmissionsOpen
