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Sir John Talbot's School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Sir John Talbot's School
- Secondary
- Whitchurch Urban SY13 2BY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Teachers know what they want pupils to achieve over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour are achieved by most pupils, but some struggle.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable about their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Strong communication and relevant training ensure staff understand pupils鈥� needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Suspensions have been high but are now falling due to support.
Opportunities for Involvement: Constructive relationships with parents ensure support for pupils.
Communication: Strong communication ensures understanding of pupils鈥� needs.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered in evaluations.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership has high expectations and supports behaviour improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school鈥檚 high expectations are supported by strong leadership.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to report concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High expectations for behaviour and welfare; most pupils meet these.
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers a wide range of high-quality clubs and visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage well with exceptional personal development opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive relevant and useful careers education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students benefit from work experience related to their interests.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective processes and strong communication ensure SEND support.
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Sir John Talbot's School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 850 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Greetings from our school. Sir John Talbot's is an established, very successful 11鈥�18 secondary school that is located in the centre of Whitchurch. Through the vision of "Achievement through caring," it is our objective to empower young people to be successful, creative, lifelong learners who engage in a path of self-discovery. As they go through our school and Sixth Form, all of our pupils should experience personal accomplishment. They should also develop into well-rounded individuals who can access and succeed in the finest that life has to offer. Empathy, Integrity, Equality, Creativity, and Excellence are required from students in whatever they do. Our students and faculty take pride in their affiliation with the school and the neighbourhood, and when appropriate, they actively participate in local, national, and international partnerships and organisations. I am confident that if you take the time to stop by or read through the information on our website, you will have a solid understanding of what we have to offer. Please take the time to read through our parent announcements, newsletters, prospectuses, and policies to understand just how strongly we adhere to our mission and principles.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 98% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.80% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 35.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 6.95% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.16% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.52 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 7 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 2 | 39.82% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 1 | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 6 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.6% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 14 | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 12 | 39.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 2 | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 14 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 38.58% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 16.52% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.23% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.22 | 33.32 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.9 | 34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.80% | 16.78% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 31 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 55.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 7.75% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 6% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.24 | 38.01 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.74 | 37.4 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 22.98% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 35 | 251 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 57% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 23.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.88% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.37 7 | 34.5 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.00 7 | 34.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 22.83% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 23 | 221 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 9.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 28.71% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.57% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.22 2 | 33.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.04 2 | 33.89 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.52% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 32.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.86% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 16.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.02 | 30.47 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 31.96 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.34% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 34.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 21.29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.14% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir John Talbot's School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
