Prep School
Shebbear College Prep School caters for pupils in Reception – Year 6 (aged 4 – 11 years old).
Housed in its own building, it is a big part of the Shebbear College community.
From the moment you walk into the Prep School, you immediately feel the Shebbear spirit – warm, friendly and welcoming!
Our commitment to small class sizes means that our pupils are confident and not afraid to express their thoughts and feelings. They are secure and happy and as a result are enthusiastic and fully
engaged in lessons.
Our teachers encourage everyone to pursue their strengths, but also to work hard at the things that don’t come so easily. Pupils are eager to take on new and exciting challenges, to give everything a go and to get stuck in!
Pupils demonstrate kindness and consideration towards others
ISI Inspection Report 2024
Prep School Curriculum
Throughout the Prep School children are taught by a full-time class teacher for core subjects such as English, Maths, History and Geography. In addition to this our children enjoy Art, French, ICT, Music, Drama, RE, PHSE, Games, PE, Environmental Education, Swimming and Gymnastics lessons, many of which are taught in bespoke facilities by specialist subject teachers from across
the school.
We make the most of our beautiful surroundings by taking learning outside whenever we can, giving the children hands-on experience of nature, science and the environment.
We enhance the curriculum through trips, visits and inspirational guests as well as our wide range of co-curricular clubs and activities.
Emerging Talent Awards
We are offering Emerging Talent Awards to pupils currently in Year 4 at Primary School, who are interested in joining our Year 5 intake in September 2025. These are awarded for outstanding academic ability or a talent and passion for Sport or The Arts and will last throughout a pupil’s time in the Prep School. Emerging Talent Awards consist of a reduction on school fees (up to 25%).
Find out more about Emerging Talent Awards
Opportunity and Enrichment
Alongside all things academic, your child will have the chance to be involved in all areas of school life, from sports, school productions, our extensive co-curricular offering, exciting trips, social events and the chance to take on new responsibilities.