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. As a HMC School, you know you are looking at a school measured and recognised for it’s exceptional quality, innovation and excellence in education.
We warmly invite you to explore our school further and welcome you in your first steps toward many incredible opportunities for your child.
Kathy Perry, Admissions and Marketing Manager
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 Alum, 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 with the admissions team today.
KATHY PERRY, ADMISSIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER
Why Us?
Why West Buckland School over others?
We are a HMC School, one of only 300 in the UK.
What does this mean for you?
Standards in HMC schools are exceptionally high and parents can be assured that they are choosing the very best education for their child. Published examination results and Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) reports confirm the quality of education on offer.
As a HMC school, we are individual and distinctive, offering incredible opportunities for your child. At the heart of a HMC school is a commitment to the benefits of a holistic educational experience, academic excellence together with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and exceptional co-curricular opportunities.
Request a personal tour and experience West Buckland School’s exceptional environment, where tradition meets innovation. With all facilities sitting on the beautiful 100 acre estate, in a safe, rural location, there are no distractions for students and everything they need is on-site.
Students are just 15 minutes drive from Exmoor National Park and 40 minutes from the spectacular Atlantic coast. Our boarders have rich opportunities every weekend to explore the wider community, with organised trips and excursions for them to choose from. Our boarders build friendships that last a lifetime.
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.
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.
Visit us and experience for yourself why West Buckland School is the school of choice for so many families, both locally and internationally.
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.
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.
