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 child’s 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 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!
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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𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲 – 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing what makes Akeley Wood Senior School an outstanding choice for Year 7 and beyond.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤`𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
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.
With specialist teaching in every subject, small class sizes and a curriculum designed to 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 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 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 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 community
📅 See it first-hand!
🔹Wednesday 16th April - 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫
🔹Saturday 26th April - 𝐀𝐖𝐒𝐒 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟓𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟔𝐬
🔹Thursday 1st May - 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Register here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
#AkeleyWood #SeniorSchool #FutureLeaders #AmbitiousLearning #InspiringTeaching

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝
At Akeley Wood Senior School, character education goes beyond discussions—it’s 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.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 isn’t just learned in theory—it’s 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.
By weaving resilience into both academic and co-curricular experiences, we ensure our students are confident, adaptable and ready to thrive—whatever path they take.
#CharacterEd #AkeleyWoodSchool #Resilience #BeyondTheClassroom #BeYouBrilliantly

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲
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 time—demonstrating 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 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 for these visionaries and the 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 they showed in pursuing progress. It was a powerful reminder that science is not just about what we know, but about who made it possible—and who will shape the future next.
#BritishScienceWeek #STEM #Respect #Integrity #Innovation #AkeleyWoodSchool #BeYouBrilliantly

🌟 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹! 🌟
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.
🔍 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: Admissions Assistant
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Buckinghamshire, UK
📅 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: May 1st 2025
For full details and to apply, visit our website.

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬
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.
Through 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.
#AkeleyWoodSchool #Community #Charity #CharacterEd #BeYouBrilliantly

Tomorrow is the day! Our 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome families for a free, fun-filled morning in our beautiful Forest School.
Discover our nurturing nursery setting and watch your little ones explore, create & play
🍪 Juice & biscuits
🎨 A creative craft activity
🌿 Free play in nature
📅 Date: Friday 28th March
🕘 Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
📍 Location: Akeley Wood Nursery
Book your place now! https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
#AkeleyWood #ForestSchool #EarlyYears #NurseryLife #OutdoorLearning #BeYouBrilliantly

𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 - 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲!
Our U13 & U15 football teams brought home gold at the ISA tournament last week, showcasing resilience, teamwork and skill. Huge congratulations to all our players—your dedication and sportsmanship made Akeley proud!
#AkeleyWoodSchool #CharacterEd #ISAFootball #Community #Resilience #BeYouBrilliantly

One week to go! Our 𝐀𝐖𝟔 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 is happening next week on Wednesday 2nd April, giving prospective students and parents the chance to explore Sixth Form life at Akeley.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our Head of Sixth Form and get your questions answered.
Register now: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/
#AW6 #SixthForm #AkeleyWoodSchool #AcademicExcellence #IndependentEducation #BeYouBrilliantly
