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The Buckland Brief - Spring 2025

Catch up with all the news, stories and updates from alumni and the West Buckland School community in this bumper edition! More...

Michael Downward (79-97S)

On Saturday former Head, Michael Downward (79-97S) celebrated his 80th birthday. Many of his old pupils sent him cards from all over the globe. Michae… More...

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WB80 members

More than 60 years after leaving West Buckland School, an extended group of friends came to visit... More...

WBS Archivist and historian Berwick Coates gave a thoughtful assembly on the anniversary of D Day. Here is his speech in full... More...

Dave enjoying this year's Exmoor

A fitting tribute to Dave Price as he steps down as 'CEO' - Chief Exmoor Organiser! More...

Alumni News

Michael Downward 1941-2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former Headmaster Michael Downward, who led West Buckland School from 1979 to 1997. More...

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Sir John Ashworth's passing. More...

The Association is greatly saddened to learn that Roger passed away during the summer. More...

Careers

Katie Bird, Head of Careers

Its National Careers Week. Katie Bird, Head of Careers at West Buckland School, warmly invites Alumni and parents to get involved..... More...

Our thanks to Tabby Fox (96-09F) who was last week's guest speaker at the WBS virtual Careers lunch. More...

Our thanks to Fiona Baker, our online guest speaker at the WBS Careers Lunch More...

Our thanks to Alia Al-Doori (01-09B), online guest speaker at the WBS Career Lunch More...

Our thanks to Rob Schofield (04-11F), who is  this week's online guest speaker at the WBS Careers Lunch. More...

Archive

Fred's Map of Europe

In the autumn of 1882 – what was called then the Michaelmas Term – a boy called Frederick Adams entered the school – the Devon County School as it was… More...

1847

Ask old pupils of West Buckland to talk about the effect of Government changes on secondary education during their time at the school, and they may he… More...

Cordy Wheeler

On 13th June, 1972, Cordy Wheeler died, 49 years ago, that is. More...

Buckland Brief

The Buckland Brief - Spring 2025

Catch up with all the news, stories and updates from alumni and the West Buckland School community in this bumper edition! More...

Visitors to WBS

We spent a very pleasant Friday afternoon, touring the school with Bill Hitchins (55-63G) and his grandson, Rasih. We al… More...

It was great to meet Rolf Merchant (05-10G) today.  More...

Yesterday we spent a most enjoyable afternoon in the company of Jonathan Leung (02-08G) More...

School News

Sarah Atkinson

West Buckland School announces the appointment of Sarah Atkinson as the next Head of West Buckland Prep School. . More...

Class of 2021

The Year 13 Leavers Hoodies presentation took place last Friday. It's been a challenging year for these students, but we are very impressed with the r… More...

The Archbishop's Tree (mark 2)

The PA have kindly organised for a tree to be planted in the grounds in memory of the original Archbishop's tree.. More...