The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 570
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Curtis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Talbot Drive, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangside School
Special school · Very close
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Winton Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.3km away
Glenmoor Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Talbot Heath School
Independent · 1.4km away
Kingsleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Talbot Primary School?
Talbot Primary School currently has 570 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Talbot Primary School take?
Talbot Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Talbot Primary School?
Talbot Primary School is in Poole, BH12 5ED, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Talbot Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Talbot Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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