About the school
Shebbear College is a day and boarding school in Shebbear, Devon, for girls and boys aged 4 to 18. It says places are not offered on the basis of an entrance exam, although prospective Senior School pupils are asked to sit an entrance assessment including a CAT4 to help establish academic ability and level.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Mr Jenkins |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Mornings are held in the autumn and spring; the page says the next event will be on Saturday 29th November 2025. The school also says it holds a Sixth Form Subject Fair each autumn and offers individual visits throughout the year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Cognitive Ability Test (CAT4) |
📄 Free Shebbear College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says it welcomes pupils from the UK and overseas and that children can join at any stage of their school life, depending on place availability. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school says pupils can join at any stage and at any time during the school year. Prospective pupils are asked to attend at least one Taster Day before joining, and group Taster Days for Year 6 pupils are usually held in the autumn and the spring. Scholarship applications for 2027 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form were open with a deadline of 2026-10-31, but this is for scholarships rather than general 11+ entrance registration.
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