Prep (3-11)
Giving your child the best possible start in the best possible environment.
Welcome from Mrs Phillips
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions any parent will make and I firmly believe that West Buckland Prep School gives children the very best start in life.
A Leading Prep School in Devon
West Buckland Prep School is a vibrant hive of activity. No two days are the same and we pride ourselves on providing opportunities and experiences that challenge and inspire, whilst creating a passion for life-long learning.
We are so lucky to sit on an idyllic site on the edge of Exmoor. Our pupils have access to nearly 100 acres of green space in which to learn, play and explore. This really is a school where children are allowed to be children for longer and they can explore deeply, discover their passion and be their authentic self.
SARAH PHILLIPS, ACTING PREP HEAD
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Prep Personal Tour
Prep Stats
5.15pm
Late pick up
130
Number of pupils
70%
Pupils learn an instrument
1:9
Staff to children ratio
14
Average class size
20+
Activities across the academic year
8am
Early bird drop off
100
Acres of countryside
We'd love to meet you
We hold regular Open Days in the Autumn and Spring and a number of others online. Keep a look out for these.
However, if you’d like to get the ball rolling sooner, why not book an online appointment with our Admissions Team?
✨Flashback Friday! Special Awards This Year! ✨
Reflecting on an incredible year, we`re proud to highlight some outstanding awards:
⭐️Ben W: COBIS Student Achievement Award 2025 for raising funds to provide 20 boarding beds and sanitary products for girls at Agoro Ayumbe School, Kenya.
⭐️Physics: Isaac Physics Bronze Embedded School Award in March.
⭐ Sustainability: Green Flag Award 2025 Eco-Schools with Distinction in June.
So much to celebrate! We`ll be sharing key highlights from each month. Our student body truly makes us proud! 🎉
#FlashbackFriday #ProudMoments #StudentAchievements #wbssixth #wbsmiddle #wbsprep
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Helen Lowe as our incoming Interim Head.
With a wealth of experience in the independent sector, Helen brings inspiring leadership and a deep commitment to education.
📽️ Hear directly from Helen in her welcome message - watch the full video with the link in our bio ☝
#wbsprep #wbsmiddle #GoWayBeyond #WelcomeHelenLowe #IndependentEducation
Thanks to our prep students who rolled up their sleeves and got their hands (happily) dirty in the WBS allotment! 🌸🌿
They carefully picked their favourite flowers and crafted their very own arrangements. These beautiful creations have added a splash of student-grown magic to our Speech Day celebration! 💐
#allotment #flowers #biodiversity #schoollife #northdevon #wbsprep #littlehandsbigcreations #outdooreducation #creativeclassroom #learningbydoing
🌿 West Buckland School is a hub for environmental action - and tomorrow, we’re thrilled to welcome students from across the South West to our inaugural Sustainability Festival! #SustainabilityFestival #wbsprep #wbsmiddle #wbssixth #greenfuture #wbsOneAction
📚✨ It’s National Thank a Teacher Day!
Today, we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching staff at West Buckland School.
Your dedication, passion, and hard work make a lasting impact every single day - and we’re so grateful for everything you do to inspire, support, and guide our students. 💙
#wbsprep #wbsmiddle #wbssixth #WestBucklandSchool #GoWayBeyond #InspiringEducators #NationalThankATeacherDay
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.
