Talbot Specialist School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lees Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 9JP |
| Phone | 01142507394 |
| Reference Number | 107178 |
Talbot Specialist School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its previous inspection. Pupils feel happy and safe, and they benefit from a well-adapted curriculum that supports their individual needs, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school is characterized by strong staff-student relationships, effective behavior management, and a commitment to ensuring that all pupils progress towards their education, health, and care plan targets. Notably, the expansion of the sixth form has enhanced opportunities for students, and effective reading instruction has positively impacted literacy skills among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.95%
Girls: 32.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 10 | 34 |
| 8 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 9 | 25 | 11 | 36 |
| 10 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 11 | 27 | 12 | 39 |
| 12 | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| 13 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.1% |
| Pakistani | 14.1% |
| African | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious and well-adapted curriculum for individual needs
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High expectations of pupil behavior
- Well-planned lessons that engage and motivate pupils
- Positive preparation for life after school in the sixth form
- Focus on mental and physical health through dedicated lessons
- Effective governance that supports school improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the delivery of essential knowledge due to inadequate medium-term planning
- Reduced breadth of the wider curriculum compared to pre-pandemic offerings
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
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