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West Buckland School

Other independent school in Barnstaple (Devon).

Pupils
499
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
18.6%
2025/26
Capacity
53%
499 / 933 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Delve into the detail about our facilities, who we are, our history and ethos and so much more. 160 Years in the Making Since 1858, we have created opportunities for boys and girls to fulfil their academic potential, and to develop as confident young adults through the challenges and enjoyment of sport, music, drama and many other extra-curricular activities.

We celebrate our history, as well as our stunning natural surroundings and much of our focus revolves around our heritage and location. West Buckland welcomes children from 3 to 18, from the local area and worldwide, as day students and boarders into our rich, diverse and friendly school community. Come and join the team at West Buckland School!

Find out about our vacancies right here:

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Place2Be

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
113606
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Devon
Constituency
North Devon
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Opened
1980

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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