Devon
Shebbear College
GCSE results 2026: every Devon school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
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.
- Small cohort (29 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
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 27 October 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
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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 27 October 2026
Scholarships are awarded for outstanding ability in Academics, Sport, Music,
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 29 | 48.4 | — | 44.8% | 10.3% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 36 | 46.1 | — | 47.2% | — | 19.4% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 44 | 44.9 | — | 36.4% | — | 20.5% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 75 | 24.0 | — | 20.0% | — | 17.3% | 2.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 32 | 47.6 | — | — | — | 44.0% | 4.2 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
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 |
| Pupils | 240 |
| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |