West Buckland School

The foundation stone of the Gothic-style buildings was laid in October 1860 by Earl Fortescue, who had provided land and other support for the school.

During the 1950s it received increasing support from the Devon County Educational authority and became a direct grant school.

In the building there is also the head of sixth form office; an English and economics classroom; the school library and a work area with computers for pupils.

Also opened in 2015 was Parkers, a sixth form boarding house for boys and girls, with a downstairs lounge and kitchen for the use of day pupils as well.

Whichever house has amassed the largest number of points after Sports' Day wins the coveted Southcomb Shield.

He was for many years a very cheerful member of the Brereton House, no great athlete but always ready to play his part to the best of his ability.

On leaving West Buckland he went, by his father's wish, to Shrewsbury for two years, and then entered a bank, where he remained till war broke out.

The Headmaster formed a committee consisting of Messrs. Corless, Taylor and Walton, and the list as issued by them will hold good at any rate till July, 1924.