The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 873
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tim Stonall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Prees Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sir John Talbot's School a selective school?
No. Sir John Talbot's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir John Talbot's School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Talbot's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Talbot's School?
Sir John Talbot's School currently has 873 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Talbot's School take?
Sir John Talbot's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir John Talbot's School?
Sir John Talbot's School is in Whitchurch, SY13 2BY, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Talbot's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir John Talbot's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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