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West Buckland Virtual Open Days

We are preparing for our next round of very successful Virtual Open Days. For a chance to ‘tour’ the school, meet the Headmaster and senior staff and take part in a live Q&A session, join us on:

Prep (age 3-11): Saturday 3rd October, 09:30 (BST)
Senior (age 11-18): Saturday 3rd October, 11:00 (BST)
Sixth Form: Wednesday 14th October, 18:00 (BST)

Following each of these events, parents can book an individual tour of the school at a convenient date.
To register for these events, please click here:

For those looking to join Year 7 in September 2021, please contact us to book a time to come into school to sit the entrance assessment.

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Making the most of our beautiful location

30/09/2020

How we are using the great outdoors for learning and playing

WBS Tennis Programme proves popular

23/09/2020

Our tennis programme is a hit with students of all ages

Starting the term with happy news

10/09/2020

Have a look at our good news stories to start the term

Over 80% of A-level students get their first choice of university course

04/09/2020

Students celebrate getting onto the next step of their chosen careers

Great Set of GCSE Results Reflect ‘Fair and Honest’ Assessment by Staff

20/08/2020

Fantastic GCSE results reflect hard work of students and staff during challenging times.

Students Shine Despite A-level Uncertainties

13/08/2020

Great individual A-level results in a year of uncertainty and confusion.

In Form magazine gives us reason to celebrate

11/08/2020

In Form magazine summarises a successful, if different, year!

Summer Show Highlights Best of WBS Art

03/07/2020

Our Summer Exhibition slide show highlights depth of artist talent.

School Becomes Multi-Award Winner

26/06/2020

West Buckland recognised for outstanding boarding and innovation.

Headmaster Wants School Autonomy on Return Date

17/06/2020

Schools best placed to decide how and when students should return.

School Opens for Years 1 and 6

05/06/2020

Whilst online learning still continues we welcome back Years 1 and 6 as well as key worker children.

Virtual Exmoor Inspires Emily Back After Operation

05/05/2020

Emily battles back from surgery to complete 7K virtual Exmoor

It’s all go with home learning

29/04/2020

From virtual Exmoor Runs to Matisse look-alikes, there is a lot going on at West Buckland.

Getting Creative with Home Learning

21/04/2020

Home learning brings out the creative in pupils of all ages.

School reaches out to support community

30/03/2020

School donations to key workers and Exmoor Zoo animals

Schools Response to Corona Outbreak Wins Widespread Praise

17/03/2020

Home learning platform and key worker support all running smoothly

Medical experts give students real-life experience of surgery

10/03/2020

Visiting medics provide experience of surgical techniques to A-level biology students.

The Aliens Have Landed at Prep School

03/03/2020

The aliens crash into Prep School and leave evidence behind.

Legally Blonde a Joyous Explosion of Pink!

27/02/2020

School musical rocks the Queen’s theatre for three nights

Experimenting with biology

18/02/2020

Classes across the whole school experiment with biology

All in a day’s work in WBS Pre-Prep

10/02/2020

Days are action-packed with baking, dancing, writing, swimming and reading for our Pre-Prep students.

Students excel at LAMDA exams

05/02/2020

Our gymnastics squad take top spot and bring home gold and silver for individual performances.

Creative writing project off to a great start

22/01/2020

The first of our creative writing workshops with Park School and South Molton Community College.

Visiting lecturers offer a taste of Italy

21/01/2020

Visiting lecturers from the University of Bath offer Italian and history lessons to WBS students.

Double Cup Win Crowns Outstanding Season

16/01/2020

U14s and U15s win respective North Devon Rugby Cup finals, ending the season on a real high.

A winning weekend of sport

14/01/2020

Read all about our winning weekend of sport to start 2020.

Christmas Selection for South West Lambs

06/01/2020

Rugby boys celebrate South West Lambs selection

Christmas Fun and Fund Raising

12/12/2019

The School was ablaze of colour as the school gears up for Christmas.

150 Speech and Drama Festival Unveils Talent

06/12/2019

Wide range of talent on show at the exciting annual drama festival

Great marks across all categories in Bebras Computational Challenges

02/12/2019

High number of great scores in the Bebras computational challenges, including best in Devon.

Year 5 and 6 Tennis Squad Take the Title

28/11/2019

More sporting success for the Prep school with wins for the tennis squad

West Buckland’s winning gymnasts

26/11/2019

Our amazing under 9 gymnastics squad came first in the 2 piece category in the National IAPS Championships on the weekend.

Recent sporting highlights

26/11/2019

Read about just some of our recent sporting triumphs

Climbing success for WBS

20/11/2019

Across the age groups, our climbers performed very well in the climbing competition at Rock and Rapid.

Northern Lights, Volcanoes and Riding Monster Trucks in Iceland

15/11/2019

Geysers, monster trucks and Northern Lights in Iceland.

Life skills: from car maintenance to self defence

12/11/2019

Learning life skills in preparation for the big wide world

A snapshot of what some of our students get up outside lessons

06/11/2019

A snapshot of some of the activities our students do outside lessons

Three Selected for Devon U18 Rugby

04/11/2019

Year 12s make a positive contribution in first Devon U18 match.

WBS tennis team makes the South West Regional finals

22/10/2019

WBS girls U15 tennis team reaches SW Regional finals.

WBS launches yoga classes for Y9-13 to enhance wellbeing

17/10/2019

Yoga classes launched to enhance wellbeing for Years 9 to 13.

NationalRecognition

"A GEM of a school in an exceptional location"

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WBS School

Nearest airports:

Bristol: 1 ½ hour
Exeter: 1 hour

Heathrow Airport:

3 ½ hours

Adjacent to:

Atlantic coastline and Exmoor National Park

Nearest town:

Barnstaple: 15 minutes