- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.2
Schools in EX21
A postcode district in Devon
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: EX21 is a postcode district in Devon with 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries107 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All EX21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in EX21
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in EX21
7 in EX21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 54
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School
Beaworthy, EX21 5PU · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
1 first choice, 1 offer made
Met the standard at 1129%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 3
- Pupils per teacher
- 1.4
Secondary Schools in EX21
2 in EX21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Holme Court School Devon
Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Shebbear College
Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1648.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 243
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in EX21
3 in EX21, highest Ofsted grade first
Highampton Area Pre-School
Beaworthy, EX21 5LE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Bears Pre School
Beaworthy, EX21 5SG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Scallywags Pre-School
Beaworthy, EX21 5XR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in EX21
1 in EX21, by the school's Eduscope score
Shebbear College
Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1648.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 243
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in EX21
1 in EX21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Holme Court School Devon
Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in EX21
2 in EX21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Holme Court School Devon
Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Shebbear College
Beaworthy, EX21 5HJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1648.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 243
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in EX21, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good6
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every EX21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
EX21 has 10 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in EX21
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about EX21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in EX21?
EX21 has 10 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in EX21?
The highest-ranked schools in EX21 on Eduscope are Halwill Community Primary School, Shebbear Community School, Black Torrington Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in EX21?
There are 2 independent schools in EX21. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in EX21 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in EX21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in EX21 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.