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Shebbear College

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Ages2 – 19

Shebbear College is an international school in Beaworthy, United Kingdom. It serves 240 students for students aged 2–19.

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NanaSays Scorecard

240
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All statutory Independent School Standards are met across all areas inspected. The school demonstrates effective leadership, strong pastoral care and boarding provision, and comprehensive safeguarding arrangements. Key development areas include strengthening oversight of differentiated planning for high-prior-attainment pupils and SEND provision in the prep school, and improving accessibility of curriculum information to parents.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Proprietorial body maintains effective oversight with suitably trained governors who monitor the school to ensure Standards are met
Boarding leaders oversee highly effective house arrangements that strongly support boarders as individuals and as a multi-national community
The school implements a clear and effective behaviour policy with pupils demonstrating kindness and consideration towards others
Teachers are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach and deliver engaging activities which contribute to pupils' high levels of focus
The school provides a comprehensive co-curricular programme with high pupil uptake of both competitive and individual sports
An effective safeguarding culture throughout the school with well-trained staff and robust procedures
Leaders facilitate pupils' contribution to society both locally and internationally through fundraising and volunteering
Areas for Development
Strengthen the oversight of planning for all pupils with high prior attainment to ensure they make consistently good progress
Strengthen provision for pupils who have SEND in the prep school to ensure it is fully embedded and progress is consistent
Improve oversight of information published on the school website so that required inspection reports are shared
Make curriculum information more easily accessible for parents with pupils in different phases of the school
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Key facts

Ages
2–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
240
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Shebbear College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18, located on an 85-acre rural campus in North Devon near Exmoor and Dartmoor. The school emphasizes individualized education through tailored teaching methods and an outdoor education programme that leverages the natural environment.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Individual approach to education
  • Tailored teaching for each pupil
  • Outdoor education programme
  • 85-acre rural campus
  • Smaller school size enabling personalized attention

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Sports Fields
Nature Trail
Outdoor Classroom
Academic
Outdoor Classroom
Nature Trail
Co-Curricular
Outdoor Education

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity50

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Methodist

Sports Programme

Facilities
Sports FieldsNature TrailOutdoor Classroom

Frequently Asked Questions

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