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West Buckland Primary School

Somerset, TA21 9LDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#4,470
of 13,686 nationally

About West Buckland Primary School

West Buckland Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 20 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. All ten first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who list it as their top choice, the odds are very good. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and up, feeding into the main primary school. With a headteacher, Cameron Mann, leading a relatively small school of 121 pupils — well over its stated capacity of 80 — it’s clear that demand is strong. The school’s Good Ofsted rating, confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2022, adds to its appeal, though no parent-view data is available to give a direct satisfaction score.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Buckland, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9LD
HeadteacherCameron Mann
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils121
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity121 / 80 (151% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketDanceTennisSwimmingRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubChoirCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

Source: westbucklandprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Buckland Primary School

West Buckland Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.