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Independent Boarding SchoolCo-educational

West Buckland School

Independent Boarding School | Co-educational

Inclusive co-ed independent day and boarding school in North Devon with senior entry at 11+ and sixth form entry at 16+.

School websiteURN 113606

Exam type

Exam plus interview

Selection

Score led

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Key insight

Admissions reality

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Overview

What parents need to know first

Type

Independent Boarding School

Gender

Co-educational

Entry points

11+, 16+

Location

Decision summary

Families wanting a broad, outdoorsy all-through independent school with boarding options and a strong co-curricular offer.
Published admissions detail is process-led rather than score-led, so parents should expect school-specific assessment discussions rather than a clear cut-off score.

Child fit

Is this right for your child?

Early fit read

Academic intensity

High

Pressure

Medium

Creativity

Lower

Child Fit Score

Best-fit school profile

Fit

Selective fit

Best match: Organised students who respond to clear expectations

Families wanting a broad, outdoorsy all-through independent school with boarding options and a strong co-curricular offer.

Based on school-fit signals, not your child's exact profile

High academic stretchStructured expectationsIndependence matters

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11+ exam breakdown

Format

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Published admissions detail is process-led rather than score-led, so parents should expect school-specific assessment discussions rather than a clear cut-off score.

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Daily life

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Outcomes

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Admissions strategy

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