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West Buckland School

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West Buckland School

West Buckland, Barnstaple, EX32 0SX

Other independent school
Christian
Pupils
603
Ages
3-18
Attainment 8
54.0

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
44.6%
Basics 9-5
67.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.6%
EBacc APS
3.79
EBacc 9-5
8.6%
EBacc 9-4
8.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.64
A*-A Grades
36.7%
A*-B Grades
65.5%
AAB+ %
28.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 91 students entered

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About West Buckland School

West Buckland School is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. The school has around 603 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Barnstaple, EX32 0SX | More schools in Devon

Frequently asked questions about West Buckland School

What are West Buckland School's latest exam results?
West Buckland School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Buckland School located?
West Buckland School is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon (EX32 0SX).
How many pupils attend West Buckland School?
West Buckland School has around 603 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Buckland School with other schools?
View West Buckland School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Devon.