West Buckland School

Barnstaple, Devon

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1858

Founded

3 - 18

Age range

Co-ed

School type

£11,750 - £17,922

Boarding / term

In short

West Buckland School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Barnstaple, Devon, educating pupils aged 3 - 18 and founded in 1858. Boarding fees are £11,750 - £17,922 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Co-ed boarding & day
Boarders from: 9 - 18
Ethos: Christian
Guardian required: Yes

Known for Art & Design

About

About West Buckland

The story, ethos and character of West Buckland.

Setting: Rural
Ethos: Christian
Head: Mrs Helen Lowe

West Buckland School, founded in 1858, is an independent day and boarding school situated on 90 acres of stunning North Devon countryside in the South West of England. The school was recently a finalist in the 2025 Innovation in Education Award from Talk Education, and in 2024 for the Muddy Stilletos Best Schools Awards.

Teaching is both challenging and stimulating, with the school providing a strong academic education. This leads to the overwhelming majority of West Buckland sixth formers progressing to their first-choice universities and courses. A significant proportion secure places at the most competitive, highly respected, and research-intensive Russell Group institutions.

The school recognises the need to develop a broader set of skills in its pupils, and our Character Education programme aims to make students 'future ready' for the workplace.

In 2011, we opened the 150 Art and Design building, which is one of the best facilities in the country. Students come from around the world to study Art and many will progress to some of the best art colleges in the world. Art scholarships are available at all ages.

Students also benefit from exceptional opportunities in sport, music, the performing arts and outdoor activities which are all an important part of school life. International students are an important part of our strong and -knit school community.