Welcome to our Middle School

Come and see our Middle School and discover the difference at West Buckland School!

A message from Katie Hill, Head of Middle School

Welcome to West Buckland Middle School, where the pursuit of academic excellence is integral to our mission. Our commitment is to cultivate curious minds and well-rounded individuals, ready to make their mark on the world.

In our Middle School, we get to know each individual, to best encourage every student to embrace challenges with confidence and resilience. Your child will be equipped with critical thinking skills and the discernment needed to make thoughtful decisions. They will learn the importance of respecting others, setting ambitious goals, and maintaining a balanced outlook on life. Your child will be inspired to be an innovator and leader, and will strive to continually reach new personal goals.  Your child will have the safe and secure environment to be who they truly are, and to be supported in that journey of discovery.

A website can only provide a snapshot of our vibrant community. To truly understand what makes West Buckland Middle School special, we invite you to visit us. Meet our passionate teachers and engaged students with a personal tour and experience the dynamic environment that defines our school.  We are confident you will discover the difference and we look forward to welcoming you.

Katie Hill, Head of Middle School
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Year 7 Parent Testimonial

"Our daughter switched from another local school after only one term there. In her first week at West Buckland, she had a really great time. She has been overwhelmed with the kindness shown by both the students and teachers. Her enthusiasm to learn has increased just after a few days and she has been really excited by the ECA programme, as she has a real love of sport. The school has already been significantly more supportive and responsive for both our daughter and us as parents alike. I cannot say strongly enough how much she has become her happy, confident and outgoing self again, in such a short space of time! We are absolutely thrilled!"

Parent Testimonial

“All the children are encouraged to strive for what they want to achieve, be it sporting, musical or dramatic prowess and university, military or other careers.”

Year 10 Parent Testimonial

"Our daughter has been with you since Year 7, joining right after Covid. Having had over a year of home schooling, with both parents striving to work at the same time, we were concerned her maths skills particularly had taken a hit during this time. Now, in Year 10, she is achieving a level 8, aspiring to a level 9 and has high hopes of studying Maths, Physics and Chemistry in the Sixth Form. She has transformed in her time at West Buckland School and totally flourished academically. We are all three of us happy we made the decision for a West Buckland education.

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41.4%

% of students that achieved A* to A (A-Levels, 2023)

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64.1%

% of students that achieved A* to B (A-Levels, 2023)

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80%

% of Further Mathematics grades that were A* to A.

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47.1%

% of all grades that were passed 9-7 (GCSE, 2023)

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67.6%

% of students achieved A* to B (GCSE, 2023)

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