West Buckland School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
657
AGES
3 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
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How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Inspection
Report
(24/11/2023)
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66%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)


School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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West Buckland
Barnstaple
EX32 0SS
+44 (0)1598 760000

School Description

West Buckland School is situated in a beautiful location near Exmoor. Our exciting period of capital development includes an outstanding sports centre, art, design and theatre centre and, most recently an outstanding Sixth Form Centre and Library. We offer a remarkable range of opportunities in music, sport, drama and outdoor pursuits. This is a lively place with a vibrant sense of community, where the standard of care for all pupils is very high.

West Buckland School Parent Reviews



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“Very supportive and inspiring”

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"> Excellent support during lockdown. So dependable and inspiring. Children really well-rounded and polite. Wide range of extra-curricular and academic expansion opportunities. Beautiful campus is stunning part of the world.
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West Buckland School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.