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| West Buckland School | |
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| Type | Public School Independent school |
| Motto | Read and Reap |
| Established | 1858 |
| Founder | Joseph Lloyd Brereton |
| Headmaster | Phillip Stapleton |
| Enrollment | 600 (approx.) |
| Website | www.westbuckland.com |
West Buckland School is a private co-educational day and boarding school in West Buckland, Devon in the English public school tradition. It comprises a senior school, preparatory school, and a nursery. It is a relatively high performing school in Devon.[1][2] It was one of eight schools shortlisted for 'Boarding School of the Year' in the TES Independent School Awards 2019, a category won by Cottesmore School.[3][4]
The school facilitates 640 pupils of whom around 140 board; 16% of students are international. The day pupils and weekly boarders are drawn from a wide area of North Devon and beyond, many using the large school bussing operation in collaboration with local coach operators.
- ^ "Secondary School League Tables in Devon 2012". Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Best schools in Devon and Exeter for GCSE and A Level results revealed 2016". 19 January 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Independent School Awards 2019 Shortlist". Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Independent School Awards 2019 Winners". Retrieved 16 July 2019.