The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (125% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Webb (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Gun Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTalavera Infant School
Primary · Very close
Rowhill School
Academy · 791m away
The Cambridge Primary School
Primary · 882m away
Stanhope Primary School
Primary · 939m away
Wellington Community Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Alderwood School
All-through · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Talavera Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Talavera Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Talavera Junior School?
Talavera Junior School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Talavera Junior School take?
Talavera Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Talavera Junior School?
Talavera Junior School is in Aldershot, GU11 1RG, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Talavera Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Talavera Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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