A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Buckland Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 107.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 101.0 | 107.0 |
| 2024 | 107.0 | 107.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Up 3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
We are a small, caring and nurturing team who make every child feel valued as part of the West Buckland family. Everyone here has a voice with children given experiences and opportunities from staff who strive to create memories and embed fun.
Breakfast Club: 07:45–08:45; After School Club: 15:10–18:00. Breakfast Club fee £5. After School Club: £5 for a half session (until 16:30) and £10 for a full session (until 18:00). If joining from an extra-curricular club at 16:30, a half-session fee of £5 applies. Extended Schools bookings are made via the My Child At School app. Pre-booked sessions are not refundable. If the whole school closes due to extreme weather, pre-booked sessions will be credited to a future date. Activities include outdoor play, arts and crafts, gardening and cooking.
SEND provision includes identification and assessment of needs, Early identification by class teachers, and involvement of the SENDCo and parents. Use of trackers and, with parental consent, referral to external agencies (OT, Speech and Language, Autism and Communication, Behaviour Support, School Nurse, PFSA, CAMHS, Learning Support Services and Educational Psychologists). Some children may have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) and may receive High Needs Funding. Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) and provision maps are used. Annual reviews and two parents’ evenings per year, with co-produced documentation.
Admissions are governed by the Richard Huish Education Group. Current Published Admission Number (PAN) is 15. In-Year admissions are managed by the Local Governing Body of the school. Reception (Stoford class) 15 places; Year 1–2 (Ruggin class) 30 places; Year 3–4 (Hockaller class) 32 places; Year 5–6 (Blackmoor class) 32 places. Oversubscription criteria are published in the school admissions arrangements (West Buckland Admissions Arrangements 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028).