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West Buckland Primary School

Goodgraded 20/07/2022Ages 2–11121 pupilsDoes not apply
Wellington, TA21 9LD
Somerset

West Buckland Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wellington, within the Somerset local authority. The school has around 121 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/07/2022, West Buckland Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wellington can view West Buckland Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wellington (TA21 9LD), West Buckland Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence7.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals6.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Wellington
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St John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miWellesley Park Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 miOrchard Grove Primary School2.6 miOake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary3.5 miBishops Hull Primary SchoolGood · 3.3 mi
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