Academic Families works with more than 450 schools throughout the UK, and we have become experts at matching children to the right boarding school for them in order to ensure each student thrives.
We're delighted to present one of our partner schools: West Buckland School in Devon, England.
School address:
West Buckland
Barnstaple
EX32 0SX
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Nearby towns:
Exeter
Tiverton
Barnstaple
Nearest airport:
Bristol
Exeter
West Buckland School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in North Devon, England. Founded in 1858, it is one of the oldest schools in the region and has a strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school is situated in a picturesque rural setting near the village of West Buckland, close to the town of Barnstaple in North Devon. It is set on a 100-acre campus, with close proximity to Exmoor National Park as well as world-renowned surfing beaches.
West Buckland School is best known for its academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and a wide range of extracurricular activities that contribute to the development of well-rounded individuals. The school places a significant emphasis on outdoor education, leveraging its rural North Devon setting, by participating in the Ten Tors Challenge and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The school boasts a highly regarded Tennis Academy, which provides specialist coaching and training for students. Facilities include multiple tennis courts and a dedicated coaching team.
We offer honest advice to help you find the best UK school for your child.
Our team provides exactly the kind of support for your child that we would want if we were sending our children overseas, and in fact, all of our staff have direct, personal experience with boarding schools.
We visit schools regularly and know them inside and out – the atmosphere they offer, the academic and social environment your child will be in - so we know where your child will fit in best.
Choosing the best education for your child leads many families to consider British schools and universities. However, it is not an easy decision to make.
Our team works hard to understand the needs and strengths of your child, match them to the UK boarding school best suited to their needs, and support them throughout their time in the UK.
Academic Families has personal and professional experience with boarding schools. Many of our staff attended boarding schools themselves when they were young or have worked in them. We have all lived overseas and most of us are mothers, so we understand how important it is to find the very best education for every child no matter where that might be in the world.
From our headquarters in Edinburgh to our local staff across the UK, our team regularly visits hundreds of British schools. Our excellent knowledge of the UK education system, accreditation by the Boarding School Association (BSA) and certification from the British Council means we understand UK boarding education from the inside and out, and know how to ensure the best education for each child.
In addition, our guardianship service has been Gold accredited by AEGIS (the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) since 2016 and also by the BSA, so you know, with Academic Families, you're guaranteed to have the best local support anywhere in the UK.
Moreover, our team are trained MHFA Mental Health First Aiders so we are qualified to support our students with any wellbeing and mental health concerns.
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