Admissions

All the information you need to join
us at West Buckland School, from the
process to fees and scholarships,
financial support to key forms.

Admissions at
West Buckland School

Welcome to West Buckland School! We are delighted you are considering our vibrant school community for the next stage of your child’s educational journey. We understand it is a significant decision to make when choosing a school, and we are here to help you find all the information you need to make a fully informed choice.

West Buckland School is a place where each child is supported and accepted for who they are, given the agency to think creatively and follow their passion and enabled to fully access the many opportunities on offer here, so that they can thrive within this warm, friendly community.  Our staff are passionate about helping each child to reach their full potential and we love to see how they grow and change during their time with us.  As a future Alumnus, your child will have a global network of fellow West Buckland Alumni.

Whether you are here looking for the first time, or have visited us on Open Days previously, we welcome you here and invite you to reach out and connect with us.  Let’s have a conversation so we can get to know you and what it is you are looking for.  We believe finding the right match for your child is the key to success for a happy and successful education experience.

Start the conversation – get in touch today.

 KATHY PERRY, ADMISSIONS MANAGER 

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Why Us?

Experience West Buckland School’s exceptional facilities, where tradition meets innovation. With all facilities sitting on the beautiful 100 acre estate, in a safe, rural location, students are just 15 minutes drive from Exmoor National Park, and 40 minutes from the spectacular Atlantic coast.  Our campus seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. With over £14 million invested in recent renovations, explore our beautifully restored traditional buildings alongside contemporary structures.  With sustainability at the heart of estate management, learning, and our drive to carbon net zero, we are a school that is developing the leaders of the future that our world really needs. Discover academic, cultural, and athletic excellence within our remarkable environment.

Our Facilities

Your child’s
journey with us

From the first curious steps of our youngest learners to the confident strides of our senior students, we’re committed to fostering an environment, with sustainability at it’s heart, that supports and challenges in equal measure. Our blend of innovative teaching, dynamic extracurricular activities, and exceptional pastoral care ensures that each student is primed for success, both academically and personally.   

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New Starters

Congratulations if you already have your place secured at
West Buckland School and we look forward to seeing you
soon! In our New Starters section, you will find lots of useful
information & forms to complete before you start.

Take Me there

A thriving coeducational independent day and boarding school in Devon for boys and girls aged 3-18, located on a beautiful rural campus between Barnstaple and Exmoor.

HOW TO FIND US:

West Buckland School,
Barnstaple, Devon,
EX32 0SX.

ADJACENT TO:

Atlantic coastline and
Exmoor National Park

NEAREST TOWN:

Barnstaple: 15 minutes

6th Form Open Evening
Discover why we stand out as one of the highest-performing co-ed day and boarding schools in the South-West.
28th January 6:30pm
6th Form Open Evening
Discover why we stand out as one of the highest-performing co-ed day and boarding schools in the South-West.
28th January 6:30pm