Shebbear College Headship
After a thorough search which yielded more than fifty applicants and a high quality field, an exhaustive final selection process led the appointing panel to reach a unanimous decision to appoint Mrs Caroline Kirby as the next Head of Shebbear College. With over a decade of school leadership positions with substantial teaching and pastoral experience, Mrs Kirby joins Shebbear College at an exciting time in its development.
A first class Honours graduate of Bristol University, Mrs Kirby started her teaching career at Dean Close, moving to Rendcomb College as Head of Geography, then on to Leighton Park as Assistant Head and to Bradfield College as Assistant Head and Senior Housemistress. Most recently, Mrs Kirby has been Deputy Head at Le Régent College, a newly established independent school in Switzerland.
Mrs Kirby will move to Shebbear College in August with her husband, Robert, and her three children aged between four and nine. She will bring tremendous experience and enthusiasm to the College, build on the College’s traditions, Christian and family ethos and will lead the school forward with imagination
and determination.
Mike Saltmarsh
Chair of Governors
Shebbear College
Shebbear College Headship
After a thorough search which yielded more than fifty applicants and a high quality field, an exhaustive final selection process led the appointing panel to reach a unanimous decision to appoint Mrs Caroline Kirby as the next Head of Shebbear College. With over a decade of school leadership positions with substantial teaching and pastoral experience, Mrs Kirby joins Shebbear College at an exciting time in its development.
A first class Honours graduate of Bristol University, Mrs Kirby started her teaching career at Dean Close, moving to Rendcomb College as Head of Geography, then on to Leighton Park as Assistant Head and to Bradfield College as Assistant Head and Senior Housemistress. Most recently, Mrs Kirby has been Deputy Head at Le Régent College, a newly established independent school in Switzerland.
Mrs Kirby will move to Shebbear College in August with her husband, Robert, and her three children aged between four and nine. She will bring tremendous experience and enthusiasm to the College, build on the College’s traditions, Christian and family ethos and will lead the school forward with imagination
and determination.
Mike Saltmarsh
Chair of Governors
Shebbear College
Open Morning and Spring Fayre 2019
Join us on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May for an opportunity to take a tour of our school and meet teachers and pupils. Tours will be given between 9.00am – 1.00pm.
Stay and enjoy our Spring Fayre from 1.30pm, including a dog show at 2.00pm and a music concert at 4.00pm.
Booking is recommended for school tours and to ensure you will have the opportunity to meet the Headmaster. Please call 01409 282001 or email admissions@shebbearcollege.co.uk for more information or to book an appointment.
Welcome to Shebbear College
Shebbear College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, located in rural North Devon, UK. Our 85 acre rural campus is the perfect environment to learn and achieve academic success. With superb facilities, all of our pupils from Pre-School through to Sixth Form, have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of sports and outdoor activities, as well as creative arts, music and drama. We aim to educate each pupil to achieve his or her potential through a balanced, flexible and challenging curriculum. As a result our pupils consistently out-perform national trends and develop a sense of self worth, enthusiasm for learning and optimism for the future.
A well-rounded education
Academic success mixed with excellent extra-curricular activities
Through a carefully balanced curriculum and an impressive variety of extra-curricular activities and challenges, our pupils are encouraged to achieve their potential.
EXTRA-CURRICULAROur pupils enjoy a wealth of extra-curricular and enrichment activities. Find out more >
SPORTING EXCELLENCEWe have a strong sporting tradition with fixtures all across the South West. Find out more >
AWARD-WINNING MUSICThe perfect environment for our musical pupils to learn and achieve. Find out more >
THE CREATIVE ARTSOur pupils create incredible art and consistently high results each year. Find out more >
What makes Shebbear College so special?
Shebbear College provides a safe, supportive environment where our pupils develop self worth, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
What is life like for pupils at Shebbear College?
Set in 85 acres of rural countryside, our pupils enjoy excellent learning facilities as well as superb opportunities for sports, technology, the arts, music, drama and a wealth of extra-curricular activities.
Is it all about academic success?
Our pupils consistently achieve academic successes and we are also proud that they leave Shebbear College as confident, caring and motivated young adults.
