Devon
Shebbear College
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What the data says
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Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Methodist religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Methodist). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Reception | £2,711 | N/A | N/A
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Year 1 to Year 2 | £2,856 | N/A | N/A
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Year 3 to Year 4 | £4,480 | N/A | N/A
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Year 5 to Year 6 | £4,957 | £2,795 | £7,598
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Year 7 | £6,598 | £2,795 | £7,598
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Year 8 to Year 13 | £6,759 | £2,824 | £7,784
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Year 7 | £6,598 | £2,795 | £7,598
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Year 5 to Year 6 | £4,957 | £2,795 | £7,598
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Year 8 to Year 13 | £6,759 | £2,824 | £7,784
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Year 5 to Year 6 | £4,957 | £2,795 | £7,598
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Year 7 | £6,598 | £2,795 | £7,598
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Year 8 to Year 13 | £6,759 | £2,824 | £7,784
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
As well as Scholarships, we are able to offer fees assistance through means-tested Bursaries, based on parental income. These can help if your family is not in…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Scholarships are awarded for outstanding ability in Academics, Sport, Music,
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
We would be delighted if you joined us at our next Open Morning on Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 10am. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the school in actio…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 36 | 46.1 | — | 69.4% | 19.4% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 44 | 44.9 | — | 61.4% | 20.5% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 75 | 24.0 | — | 33.0% | 17.0% | 2.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 32 | 47.6 | — | 56.0% | 44.0% | 4.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Devon for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 113605 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Charlie Jenkins |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Methodist |
| Postcode | EX21 5HJ |
| Latest pupils | 36 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HJ
http://www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/1409282000| DfE number | 6031 |
| UKPRN | 10008486 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |