School Fees
Find the breakdown of fees for the oncoming year for West Buckland School and what is included in termly fees. Split by prep, senior and international fee structures.
West Buckland School Fees
The Governors of West Buckland School have set the following fees from September 2026. Fees are reviewed on an annual basis.
Fees (UK Students)
Effective from September 2026
West Buckland School fees for both UK and International students include additional benefits that ensures inclusivity for every child, with a Lenovo L13 device for the duration of their study years at the school, curriculum-based trips included, onsite outdoor learning activities, strength and conditioning, all books, curriculum learning support classes, support to prepare for Oxbridge/medical and veterinary University applications, academic enrichment with external speakers, as well as free admission to all Arts at West Buckland events for pupils.
Day Fees including VAT
| Year | Age | Termly Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3+ | Please enquire with admissions* |
| Reception | 4+ | £3,480 |
| Prep 1 -2 | 5-7 | £3,650 |
| Prep 3-4 | 7-9 | £4,650 |
| Prep 5-6 | 9-11 | £5,920 |
| Senior 7-13 | 11-18 | £8,080 |
UK Boarding Fees Including VAT
| Weekly 6 nights Boarding | |
|---|---|
| Weekly Y5-11 | £2,580 |
| Weekly Y12-13 | £2,680 |
| Flexi/Occasional one night* | £45.50 |
| Registration Fee including VAT: | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | £100 |
| Deposit | |
| UK Day Pupil (refundable when pupil leaves) | £540 |
| UK Boarders (refundable when pupil leaves) | £1,560 |
Senior Fees Including VAT
| Full Boarding including Tuition - UK | |
|---|---|
| Years 5-6 | £10,210 |
| Years 7-8 | £12,110 |
| Years 9-11 | £14,820 |
| Years 12-13 | £15,800 |
Sibling Discount
We offer generous discounts for families with multiple siblings. Please contact admissions for details.
Armed Forces Discount: Armed Forces CEA accepted for full boarders. 10% tuition fee discount for all Armed Forces members, including Reserves
Additional Charges
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep Lunches | £4.85/day |
| Senior Lunches | £5.85/day |
| Entry fees for public exams in Years 11 and 13 | Chargeable at the direct cost incurred for each paper sat |
| Personalised Learning | |
|---|---|
| PLD Session | £44.50 per session |
| Specialised support incurs separate fees including charges for diagnostic reports and 1:1 tutoring/support sessions, agreed upon with parents in advance. | Discussed and agreed in advance of implementation |
International Fees
Effective from September 2026
Fees include a wide range of added benefits designed to support every child
- A personal Lenovo L13 device is provided for use throughout each pupil’s time at the school
- Curriculum-based trips are included, enhancing classroom learning with real-world experiences
- Onsite outdoor learning opportunities encourage exploration and hands-on education
- Strength and conditioning programmes support physical development and wellbeing
- All books are included
- Specialist guidance is provided for Oxbridge, medical, and veterinary university applications
- Academic enrichment includes external speakers and inspiring learning opportunities
- Free admission to all Arts at West Buckland events
Boarding students additionally benefit from:
- Evening access to sporting facilities
- Supervised prep (study) sessions
- Full laundry service
- All meals included, from breakfast through to supper
Weekend experience for boarding students:
- Weekly trips to local towns with opportunities for independent time with friends
- A wide range of optional weekend activities
Full boarding charges including VAT
| Termly Fees | International (including EU) |
|---|---|
| Year 7-11 | £17,140 |
| Year 12-13 | £18,470 |
What is included in the fees?
- West Buckland School does not charge an additional tuition fee for pupils who use the Personalised Learning Department: however, there may be some additional charges associated with the writing of a diagnostic report leading to access arrangements and specific 1:1 support sessions.
- Stationery and text books.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Field trips and visits required as part of the curriculum teaching programme up to Year 11.
- All extracurricular activities including sports fixtures, music, drama and many other clubs.
- First sitting of IELTS Exams.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Access to facilities out of hours including swimming pool, fitness suite and art studio.
- Saturday morning bus to Barnstaple for shopping.
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) tuition.
- London Heathrow shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off at beginning and end of every holiday and half term holiday.
*The London Heathrow pick-up and drop-off service runs on a timetable with pre-planned pick-up and drop-off times at Terminal 5.
Students must book their flights to fit in with the pick-up and drop-off times. All students must contact the school for the details of the service prior to booking their flights. Details are available from our admissions team
What is not included?
- Uniform and school sports kit.
- Private music tuition for instrumentalists and singers.
- Fees to re-sit public examinations. Exam fees for GCSEs, IGCSEs, A-levels and EAL qualifications.
- 1:1 tutoring/support sessions.
- Assessment for access arrangements for external exams.
- Voluntary evening and weekend extracurricular and social activities for boarders may incur a charge**
- Guardianship – it is the responsibility of parents to appoint a suitable guardian for international students.
- Transport fee of £200 per term for BNO students.
- Compliance management fee for visas (£450)
**Such activities may include the likes of climbing, paintballing, surfing and cinema trips along with visits to cities such as Exeter and Bristol.
* BNO students will have to pay for EAL and airport transport, in addition to fees (see above
Registration Fee including VAT non-refundable: £100
Advance Deposit payable by all new joiners, refundable on pupil leaving:
International Short term boarders £1,560 per term
International Long Term Boarders £4,800
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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.
