10 SOUTH AND WEST West Buckland School “A consistent track record of academic success, a beautiful rural location and exceptional facilities.” Described as “a gem of a school in an outstanding location” and shortlisted for the TES Boarding School of the year 2019, West Buckland School, founded in 1858 is set in 90 acres of stunning countryside close to the spectacular Atlantic coast in South West England. In recent years, over £14 million has been spent on the facilities, which include, most recently, a Sixth Form co-educational boarding house with 70 en suite single bedrooms, as well as a state-of-the-art library and study centre. These, along with the outstanding Art and Design Technology building and first-class sporting complex, are amongst the best to be found in any school in the region. The school is lively and vibrant with a strong and well-supported boarding community which enjoy a friendly and welcoming environment and benefit from a busy weekend and evening programme of activities. In addition, we benefit from having students from around 18 nationalities who enjoy excellent pastoral care and free transport service to Heathrow airport. The school has enjoyed a strong academic track record for many years, making it by far the most successful school in the area. C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N Head: Phillip Stapleton, BSc MA Ed MBA MRSC 3–18 years (youngest boarder 11 years) Ms Melanie Tennant www.westbuckland.com UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 Telephone: Email: Address: +44 (0) 1598 760 178 admissions@westbuckland.com West Buckland School Barnstaple Devon EX32 0SX United Kingdom School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Age Range: Contact: Website: 40