West Buckland School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Barnstaple, South West EX32 0SX · Devon
#35 of 402 all-through schools in South West
#460 of 4,090 nationally
About West Buckland School
West Buckland School is a independent all-through located in Barnstaple, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–18. In 2025 it enrolled 499 students. Fee-paying independent schools. Most do not publish Key Stage results in the government performance tables.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of all-through schools in England and 35th of 402 ranked all-through schools in South West. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (90th percentile), and its weakest is a level points per entry (81th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 499; capacity filled 53.5%; grade 4+ english & maths 77.8%; ebacc average points 3.80.
There are 27 schools in Barnstaple; West Buckland School ranks 2nd of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against all-through schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)54.1
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)69.1%
- A level points per entry (10%)39.6
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)–
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Buckland School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 499
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Capacity filled
- 53.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 54.1
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 69.1%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 77.8%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.80
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 39.6
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near West Buckland School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students · 3.5 km away
Brayford Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
32 students · 4.0 km away
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students · 5.1 km away
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
70 students · 6.7 km away
South Molton Community Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 6.9 km away
North Molton Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students · 6.9 km away
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students · 7.4 km away
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students · 7.4 km away
South Molton United CofE Primary School
South Molton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
222 students · 7.7 km away
South Molton Community College
South Molton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Independent all-through schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stover School
Newton Abbot · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
509 students
Dean Close School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students
Plymouth College
Plymouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
487 students
Royal High School GDST
Lansdown Road · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
484 students
Badminton School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
525 students
Prior Park College
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
526 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Buckland School a good school?
West Buckland School has a Success Index (England) of 84.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of all-through schools in England) and ranks #35 of 402 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Buckland School rank in South West?
West Buckland School ranks #35 of 402 all-through schools in South West and #460 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Buckland School?
West Buckland School had 499 students in 2025.
Is West Buckland School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Buckland School is classified as a all-through covering Ages 3–18. It is a independent school.
What other schools are near West Buckland School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Buckland School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.