Sir John Talbot's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Prees Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BY |
| Phone | 01948660600 |
| Reference Number | 141176 |
Sir John Talbot's School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating with notable strengths in leadership and personal development, which have been rated as 'Outstanding'. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive appropriate support. Recent improvements in attendance and behaviour have positively impacted the learning environment, although there continue to be challenges in managing suspensions for a small number of students. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the pandemic, and the school has effectively adapted to the needs of its pupils during this period.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 873 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.2%
Girls: 48.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 77 | 170 |
| 8 | 84 | 81 | 165 |
| 9 | 87 | 71 | 158 |
| 10 | 71 | 73 | 144 |
| 11 | 81 | 80 | 161 |
| 12 | 15 | 25 | 40 |
| 13 | 16 | 19 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive learning environment that supports all pupils
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Strong personal development opportunities
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum
- Positive relationships with parents and external agencies
- Effective careers education integrated into the curriculum
- Staff feel well supported and valued
Areas for Improvement
- High proportion of suspensions in the past
- Some pupils continue to struggle with behaviour expectations
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.49 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.45 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 2.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 65 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RJ |
0.62 miles |
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Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
Salisbury Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RX |
0.74 miles |
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Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery
Tilstock Lane, Tilstock, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JL |
1.51 miles |
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Bronington Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Lane, Wrexham, SY13 3HN |
3.74 miles |
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Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School
Tushingham, Tushingham With Grindley Ce Primary School, Whitchurch, Cheshire, SY13 4QS |
3.91 miles |
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Whixall CofE Primary School
Brownsbrook, Whixall, Nr Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2SB |
4.18 miles |
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Prees CofE Primary School
Cross End, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2ER |
4.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Physis Academy
Heath Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2AA |
0.62 miles |
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Acorn Wood
Watery Lane, Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3LR |
3.54 miles |