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West Buckland School

Barnstaple, Devon, England EX32 0SX
Tel: +44 (0) 1598 760281
Web: https://www.westbuckland.com

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

West Buckland School was founded in 1858 to bring education to rural families and it is these principles of inclusion and social mobility which are at the heart of the West Buckland ethos. We have a strong history of internationalism, attracting students from all over the world. We take pride in our multi-cultural community in which everyone feels like family, with life-long friendships being formed which span the globe.

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What We Offer

  • Business studies
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • ICT
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Theology
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fitness Training
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Adventure Training
  • Astronomy
  • Ballet
  • Brass
  • Cadets
  • Canoeing
  • Chess
  • Coding
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Eco Club
  • First Aid/Life Savers
  • Gaming
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Jazz
  • Language Club
  • LGBTQ
  • Orchestra
  • Public Speaking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Rowing
  • Shooting
  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • BTEC - Business and Technology Education Council
  • EPQ - Extended Project Qualification
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IBCP - International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme
  • LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
  • All denominations welcome
  • Christian
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment (HI)
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Visual Impairment (VI)
  • Airport Services
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Coeliac/Gluten Intolerance
  • Dairy Intolerance
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Word From The Head

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Kate Corbin, Acting Head of School


A Welcome from Kate Corbin, Acting Head of School

“The highest reward for your toil is not what you get for it but what you become by it.” John Ruskin


Celebrating our rich history while embracing the future is at the heart of my vision for our school.

Our school is a place where innovation and enterprise thrive, empowering our pupils to make their mark in whatever field they choose to excel in. As a proud former pupil, I reflect on the years I spent at West Buckland, making lifelong friends, building essential skills for my future, and exploring a wide range of academic, sporting, and co-curricular opportunities.

We are leaders in school sustainability and work diligently to minimize our impact on our beautiful campus and the wider North Devon area. Our location offers safety, abundant opportunities, and endless inspiration, all of which are crucial in shaping the young people we are privileged to work with.

Words and pictures can only convey so much, so I warmly invite you to visit us and experience first hand our kind, innovative, and vibrant community.

Visit Us
You are warmly invited to visit West Buckland School and meet the inspiring individuals who are shaping the future. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Kate Corbin, Acting Head of School

Fees

Annual Day Fees *£9816 to £22290
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£23685 to £29236
Annual Full Boarding Fees *£31320 to £37500
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

254Day247
33Full Boarding24
28Weekly Boarding19
Boys Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

  • Academic
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Financial Assistance
  • Music
  • Siblings
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport

Admissions Process

  • Assessment
  • Entry test or exam
  • GCSE results
  • Interview
  • Report from previous school
  • Trial day at school

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

Muddy Stilettos


... the school has bagged numerous environmental awards, including the Eco School Green Flag (with Distinction), the Green Environment Award from Independent School of the Year, as well as being Highly Commended in the Giving Something Back category of the inaugural Muddy Schools Awards.  

Muddy Stilettos


The last inspection was 2019 when inspectors found the quality of the pupils’ personal development to be excellent and that pupils of all ages show excellent self-confidence, resilience and self-understanding ...  

International Student


My best memories at West Buckland are countless because every day is different and an opportunity to learn  

Good Schools Guide


Teachers here are upbeat and inspirational, classes feel relaxed and inclusive – neither pin-drop silence nor raucous rebellion, just a healthy sense of engagement.  

Good Schools Guide


A gem of a school in an exceptional location. West Buckland is an impressive all-rounder school with excellent facilities, great teaching and a real sense of community. Children work hard, get lots of fresh air and don’t grow up too fast. Best of all, they seem to have a whale of a time while...  

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