Akeley Wood Junior School
Wicken Park, Wicken, MK19 6DA
- Ages
- 1-11 yrs
- Curricula
- English National Curriculum
- Type of School
- Day School
- Main Language
- English
About
Akeley Wood Junior School is an independent day school for children aged 1-11 years. It is part of Akeley Wood School, which serves children up to the age of 18 across three different sites in Buckinghamshire, all based in magnificent buildings in tranquil, peaceful countryside.
At Akeley Wood Junior School, we place a particular emphasis on high academic achievement, but at the same time develop students’ individual talents and personal qualities in whatever direction those may lie. We lay strong educational foundations in preparation for Senior School whilst also developing in students a sense of purpose, a belief in themselves, firm friendships and a caring attitude towards those around them.
The carefully structured programme at Akeley Wood Junior School lays the foundations of basic skills in Literacy, Numeracy, Science, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology (DT) and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Great importance is attached to the acquisition of fluent reading and numeracy skills, through whole class, group and individual work. PE/Games, Conversational French, Music, Drama and Music & Movement are taught by specialists. Individual progress is carefully monitored and reported to parents.
At Akeley Wood Junior School, we place a particular emphasis on high academic achievement, but at the same time develop students’ individual talents and personal qualities in whatever direction those may lie. We lay strong educational foundations in preparation for Senior School whilst also developing in students a sense of purpose, a belief in themselves, firm friendships and a caring attitude towards those around them.
The carefully structured programme at Akeley Wood Junior School lays the foundations of basic skills in Literacy, Numeracy, Science, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology (DT) and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Great importance is attached to the acquisition of fluent reading and numeracy skills, through whole class, group and individual work. PE/Games, Conversational French, Music, Drama and Music & Movement are taught by specialists. Individual progress is carefully monitored and reported to parents.
Vanessa Conlan
Executive Head
An experienced teacher of 20 years, the last 8 in headship, Vanessa is a graduate of the University of Southampton where she obtained a BEd (Hons) in Primary Education with music specialism.
Vanessa has taught in a range of schools through her teaching career, most recently leading a multi-cultural school in a challenging area of South West London. Her strengths lie in teaching, learning and assessment and her passion lies with the Early Years and getting the very best start in education for every child. Vanessa is a mother of two energetic young boys, is a Harlequins Rugby club season ticket holder and loves to travel, camp and listen to live music with her family.
