Is Shebbear Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 May 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 88th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shebbear Community School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Shebbear Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shebbear Community School?

Applications for Reception places at Shebbear Community School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shebbear Community School

Shebbear, Beaworthy, EX21 5SG

Local ranking88th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 May 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 64
Boys: 28 (52%)
Girls: 26 (48%)
Capacity: 70 (77% full)
SEND: 20.3%
FSM Eligible: 25.0%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 18.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Budget per Pupil: £9,531/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 100.0%

100.0%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01409281220

admin@shebbear-pri.devon.sch.uk

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Shebbear

Beaworthy, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113166
UKPRN: 10076095
Establishment No.: 2243

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