West Buckland School
| West Buckland School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
England | |
| Information | |
| 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. 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.
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.