The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.3
17.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
78%
36.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 499
- Capacity
- 81%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Rothesay Road, BOURNEMOUTH, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Talbot Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Langside School
Special school · 1.4km away
Victoria Education Centre
Special school · 1.4km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kings Bournemouth
Independent · 1.7km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.8km away
St Martin's School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Talbot Heath School?
Talbot Heath School currently has 499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Talbot Heath School take?
Talbot Heath School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Talbot Heath School?
Talbot Heath School is in Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Talbot Heath School have a sixth form?
Yes, Talbot Heath School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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