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West Buckland School

West Buckland, EX32 0SX

Independent school for ages 3–18 in West Buckland. Mixed intake, Christian.

West Buckland School is a mixed Christian independent school in Barnstaple, Devon, teaching ages 3 to 18 with nursery classes, boarding and a sixth form. It has around 600 pupils. An ISI inspection in November 2023 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school says it was founded in 1858 for the children of local farmers. It describes a tradition-rich education shaped around each child, with its Foundation and President, Lady Arran, helping preserve links to the school's past.

Ages 3–18 · All-through
603 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Devon’s deadlines and how to apply →