Shebbear College, Beaworthy
Shebbear College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Beaworthy. It has a Methodist religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Shebbear College in detail
Shebbear College in its own words
In its own words: "A day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 4 to 18 in Shebbear, Devon Our ethos is based around our values of creativity and curiosity, compassion and courtesy, courage and confidence."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 15 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Shebbear College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 16 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 50% went on to university or other higher education and 13% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 74 pupils (30.5%) received SEN support and 4 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Shebbear College.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shebbear College (n-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
12 November 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 September 2021
Regulatory Compliance
22 March 2017
Integrated
29 April 2014
About
Shebbear College is an all-through private co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 – 18 situated in Shebbear, Devon, England. The school's 85-acre rural campus is situated in the Devon countryside.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Shebbear College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Shebbear College
News Adventure & Resilience on Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions 16 Sep Read More
2 Oct 2026
News Clay Shooting Team Takes Silver at ISA Championships 22 Sep Read More
2 Oct 2026
News OSA XI v College 1st XI Cricket - Saturday 20th April 23 Apr Read More
20 Apr 2023
News 100% First-Choice University Success on A-Level Results Day 13 Aug Read More
News Form 5 celebrate excellent GCSE Results 20 Aug Read More
News Equestrian team shine at the National Pony Club Championships 26 Aug Read More
From Shebbear College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Shebbear College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
243 pupils
375 places
132 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Beaworthy
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Beaworthy
Across Devon council
Places available
7,788
Applications
7,251
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
74
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
32.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
243
Total Pupils
121
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Shebbear College
Questions parents ask about Shebbear College
What are GCSE results like at Shebbear College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Shebbear College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Shebbear College last inspected?
Shebbear College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Shebbear College?
Shebbear College has around 243 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Shebbear College?
Shebbear College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Shebbear College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Shebbear College?
Shebbear College is at Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)