Shebbear Community School
Shebbear, Beaworthy, EX21 5SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shebbear Community School is a primary school in Beaworthy for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 153rd of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 March 2012, report published 23 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 May 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to this friendly school. The family ethos that pervades the school helps pupils who are new to the community to settle well. The school is a central feature of village life. Pupils take part in many local events. They get on well with each other and have positive relationships with staff. All the parents and pupils who completed Ofsted's surveys would recommend the school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils. Staff and pupils work to the school's motto of 'every lesson of every day counts'. Leaders prioritise pupils' personal development. A central feature of the curriculum is for pupils to learn about society beyond Shebbear. Leaders provide pupils with many opportunities to broaden their understanding of the world. For example, through remote learning, pupils learn about life in India. Pupils appreciate the many experiences that leaders provide. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are safe in school. They trust staff to help them if they have a concern. Pupils say that in the past, occasional incidents of bullying did happen. They are confident that bullying no longer exists. Pupils say that staff do not tolerate bullying or any poor behaviour.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are in the process of implementing a new approach to teaching phonics. Nevertheless, a small number of children who have fallen behind in the early years are not catching up as quickly as they could. This is because these children do not consistently receive the expert support they need. Leaders must ensure all pupils receive the precise support they need to catch up quickly.
- Leaders' approach to assessment in mathematics needs strengthening. Occasionally, some pupils have learning that is not sufficiently challenging. This means that these pupils do not reach the high standards they are capable of. Leaders need to ensure that staff improve their use of assessment information to inform future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
54 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Shebbear Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Highampton Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Evans & Lois Gough
- Phone
- 01409281220
- Address
- Shebbear, Beaworthy, EX21 5SG
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113166
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.