The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
32% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 603
- Capacity
- 65%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Helen Lowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
West Buckland, Barnstaple, EX32 0SX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Buckland School?
West Buckland School currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Buckland School take?
West Buckland School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is West Buckland School?
West Buckland School is in Barnstaple, EX32 0SX, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Buckland School have a sixth form?
Yes, West Buckland School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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