Talavera Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gun Hill Aldershot Hampshire GU11 1RG |
| Reference Number | 116151 |
Talavera Infant School continues to maintain a good standard of education, characterized by a nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and valued. The school effectively accommodates a diverse range of pupils, including those who are new to the country, and has established a culture of respect and inclusion. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring that all pupils achieve their potential, particularly in literacy and mathematics, with a strong focus on phonics and reading development. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages pupils to appreciate their cultural backgrounds.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 324 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.93%
Girls: 49.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 64.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 63 | 119 |
| 2 | 62 | 53 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Asian, Other | 36.7% |
| White, British | 26.2% |
| African | 7.7% |
| Indian | 6.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jan 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong supportive culture for new pupils and those from military families.
- High priority on developing reading and phonics skills.
- Effective use of assessment in mathematics to identify and address gaps in knowledge.
- Engagement in foundation subjects through inspirational teaching.
- Well-trained staff provide tailored support for vulnerable pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in implementing supportive pedagogies to help pupils articulate and remember their learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Talavera Junior School
Gun Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1RG |
0 miles |
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The Cambridge Primary School
The Cambridge Primary School, Queens Avenue, Wellesley, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 4AA |
0.55 miles |
|
Stanhope Primary School
Masters Road, Aldershot, GU11 4GJ |
0.58 miles |
|
Wellington Community Primary School
Alexandra Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1QJ |
0.61 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD |
0.78 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Church Lane East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SS |
0.85 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
48 Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU |
0.91 miles |
|
Park Primary School
Gloucester Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SL |
1.15 miles |
|
Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LE |
1.44 miles |
|
William Cobbett Primary School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER |
1.53 miles |
|
Marlborough Infant School
Redvers Buller Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HR |
1.56 miles |
|
Walsh CofE Junior School
Ash Street, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LT |
1.58 miles |
|
Walsh CofE Infant School
Ash Street, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6LT |
1.58 miles |
|
Napier School
40 Lynchford Road, North Camp, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6EF |
1.68 miles |
|
Shawfield Primary School
Winchester Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6SX |
1.68 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Queen's Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6DU |
1.86 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
East Ring, The Cardinals, Tongham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1EF |
1.92 miles |
|
Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School
Ash Church Road, Ash, Hampshire, GU12 6LX |
1.93 miles |
|
South Farnborough Infant School
Queen's Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6JU |
2 miles |
|
Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LR |
2.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
0.78 miles |
|
All Hallows Catholic School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HF |
1.29 miles |
|
The Wavell School
Lynchford Road, The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH |
1.47 miles |
|
Ash Manor School
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH |
1.62 miles |
|
Farnham Heath End
Hale Reeds, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BN |
1.64 miles |
|
Salesian College
119 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PA |
2.13 miles |
|
Farnborough College of Technology
Boundary Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6SB |
2.42 miles |
|
The Abbey School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
3.09 miles |
|
Farnborough Hill
Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT |
3.43 miles |
|
Cove School
St John's Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN |
3.46 miles |
|
Henry Tyndale School
Ship Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8BX |
3.59 miles |
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Samuel Cody School
Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8SN |
3.64 miles |
|
The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB |
3.7 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX |
3.7 miles |
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Court Moor School
Spring Woods, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7RY |
3.87 miles |
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St Nicholas' School
Redfields House, Fleet, GU52 0RF |
3.95 miles |
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Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG |
4.09 miles |
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Bohunt Farnborough
Neville Duke Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9BY |
4.46 miles |
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Hawley Woods School
Fernhill Road, Blackwater, Camberley, Hampshire, GU17 9HU |
4.66 miles |
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Calthorpe Park School
Hitches Lane, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 5JA |
4.75 miles |