West Buckland School
West Buckland School, Independent boarding school in West Buckland, England
Description
West Buckland School is a boarding school in Devon that accepts students from age 3 to 18. The campus spans 100 acres (40 hectares) and includes sports facilities, art buildings, and separate residential houses for boarders.
History
The school was founded in 1858 by Reverend Joseph Lloyd Brereton to provide education for children of farmers and middle-class families. Over time, it evolved into an independent institution with expanded facilities and a broader mission.
Culture
The school is organized into four houses that compete against each other throughout the year in various activities. This house system creates smaller communities within the larger school environment.
Practical
The campus is located near Exmoor National Park and is accessible to both day pupils and boarders. The school provides separate residential areas and facilities tailored for different age groups.
Did you know?
The school features a modern library that opened in 2015 alongside specialized buildings with design workshops and performance spaces. These recent additions show the school's ongoing commitment to expanding its learning and recreational offerings.
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Castle Hill, Filleigh
3.1 km
Bremridge
3.5 km
Church of St Peter
1.1 km
Church of St Michael
972 m
Church of St John the Baptist
2.4 km
Church of All Saints
3.5 km
Church of St Paul
3.5 km
Filleigh War Memorial at St Pauls Church
3.5 km
Stag's Head Inn
4.1 km
Shallowford Bridge
3.3 km
Deer Park Bridge
3.2 km
Hoops Cottage
2.6 km
Buckinghams Leary Farmhouse
2 km
Stag's Head
3.8 km
Church Cottages
995 m
Gatepiers, Railings And Gates At Meadow Park Lodge
3.6 km
West Blakewell Cottage
2.4 km
Smurridge
4.8 km
Courtyard Range Of Farm Buildings Immediately East Of Collacott Farmhouse
4.2 km
Meadow Park Lodge
3.6 km
Gatepiers Circa 10 Metres South West Of South Stoodleigh Farmhouse
1.3 km
Chapple Chest Tomb, Huxtable Headstone And 2 Accompanying Stones Bearing Verses About 2 Metres South West Of South Porch Of Church Of St Peter
1.1 km
Stoodleigh Barton Including Lofted Outbuilding Attached At East End, Linhay Attached To North And Rear Courtyard Walls
2.2 km
Cross Approximately 120 Metres North Of Castle Hill House
2.9 km
South Stoodleigh Farmhouse Including Attached Outbuildings To Rear
1.3 km
Stable Block Approximately 5 Metres North East Of Castle Hill House Including 2 Pairs Of Gatepiers Flanking Its Western End
3.1 km
Camp S of Birch Ham Wood
4.5 km
Milestone, Goodleigh Road, Gunn, opp. Berry Lane and post box
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