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Talbot Specialist School
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Talbot Specialist School
- Secondary
- Sheffield S8 9JP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good or better progress from generally low starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well both inside and outside the classroom.
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders ensure staff meet performance standards and provide regular training.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders support other schools within the local authority, demonstrating current educational expertise.
Strengths and Challenges: Close relationships between staff and pupils; challenge in providing sufficient writing opportunities for the most able.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors' regular visits and close involvement help shape school policy.
Communication: Parents feel the school provides a happy and secure environment.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree the school offers a supportive environment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective safeguarding measures and staff training ensure safety.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have developed new systems to assess pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust safeguarding arrangements are in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff act quickly on unusual behavior patterns indicating distress.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy various activities from horse riding to theatre trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support pupils鈥� development academically and personally.
Outdoor Facilities: Students suggested improvements for outdoor play areas.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 students receive relevant curriculum for life skills and work preparation.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most Year 11 and 14 students transition to further education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Senior leaders support SEND services within the local authority.
Subjects Offered: Pupils access a wide range of subjects, including science, humanities, art, and food technology.
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Talbot Specialist School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 235 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
|
C+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-17 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.1 | - | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 7% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.71% | 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 | - | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.28 | 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 | 100% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.58% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.45% | 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 | - | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.13 | 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 | 90% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.2% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.22% | 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 | - | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 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 | 97% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.85% | 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 | -1.4 | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 0% | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.32% | 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 | 0% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 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 | 100% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 77% | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.45% | 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 | - | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16% | 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% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 64% | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
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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 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Talbot Specialist School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1