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Shebbear College

Shebbear, Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ

Independent school for ages 2–19 in Beaworthy. Mixed intake, Methodist.

Shebbear College is a mixed Methodist independent school with a Christian ethos in Beaworthy, Devon. It teaches ages 2 to 19, has nursery classes, boarding and a sixth form, and has around 240 pupils. An ISI inspection in November 2024 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school describes itself as small and friendly, using the phrase "Small means BIG" for its approach. It highlights a green, rural campus, a family atmosphere and small classes, saying class sizes average 14 and 5 in the sixth form.

Ages 2–19 · All-through
240 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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