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OWBs from the 1980s were out in force!

Last Friday night the Royal and Fortescue Hotel, Barnstaple played host to 82 Alumni, Former and Current Staff as we resurrected the North Devon Dinne… More...

Cheers to the OWBA!

Oh what a night! Alumni, former teachers and even a few parents filled the cellar bar at The Coal Hole on the The Strand to share stories and catch u… 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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OWBA AUTUMN SPORT UPDATE More...

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We extend sincere condolences to her family at this time. More...

Mr Calder has been keeping an eye on the weather and we now have a slightly revised timetable for OWBA Cricket. Its a 1330 start and all other sports … More...

Alumni News

Ashley Spain

It is with great sadness that the Association has learnt of the untimely passing of Ashley William Spain (90-00G). Our thoughts are with his family a… More...

Atlantic B.C

Former West Buckland student Philip Beale FRGS (74-79B) launches his new book on the successful Phoenicians Before Columbus expedition. Atlantic B… More...

Alice Dormer

Today's special guest at the West Buckland School Virtual Careers Lunch is Alice Dormer (08-17B). 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

We hope you enjoy reading the latest edition of the Buckland Brief 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...

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