Shebbear College
Beaworthy, Devon · EX21 5HJ
Shebbear College is a co-educational all-through independent school on the North Devon coast near Beaworthy, welcoming pupils from age 3 through 18 with both day and flexible boarding options. The school emphasizes a broad, personalised curriculum alongside outdoor pursuits and performing arts, reflecting its rural Devon heritage and contemporary educational vision. Part of the ILG (Independent Learning Group), it serves approximately 263 pupils in a close-knit community setting that balances academic rigour with pastoral care and enrichment.
- →All-through provision (age 3–18) enabling continuity of education and pastoral relationships in a rural Devon setting
- →Flexible weekly and full boarding options suited to working families and international pupils
- →Emphasis on outdoor education (Ten Tors, DofE, adventure activities) and creative arts alongside traditional academics
- →Relatively small roll (263) ensuring individualised attention and strong pastoral support
Who thrives here
Independent-minded pupils who thrive in smaller school environments, those with strong interests in outdoor pursuits, performing arts, or creative learning, and families seeking flexibility in boarding arrangements. Pupils who benefit from personalised learning pathways and a less intensely pressurised academic environment will flourish.
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Shebbear
Beaworthy, Devon
EX21 5HJ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Shebbear College?
Day fees at Shebbear College are approximately £20,277 per year (2026/27). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Shebbear College?
Shebbear College admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Shebbear College's exam results?
At Shebbear College, 17.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 21.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Shebbear College a boarding school?
Shebbear College offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Shebbear College's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Shebbear College “Excellent” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuinely personalised approach to learning with recognition of individual needs and talents
✓Strong outdoor education and adventure opportunities rarely found in traditional independent schools
✓Welcoming, inclusive pastoral care with lower pupil numbers enabling strong staff–pupil relationships
✓Excellent boarding flexibility (weekly and full) suited to working and international families
✓Thriving arts and creative culture with investment in performing arts facilities
Common concerns
!Remote rural location may limit curriculum breadth in some specialist subjects and peer diversity
!School not yet Ofsted-inspected, so limited independent external validation of academic standards
!Small roll (263) may mean fewer peer groups and less breadth of student societies compared to larger independents