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Sir John Talbot's School
Prees Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.3 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
873
Capacity
791
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is above the national average, and 70% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school also has a commendable university progression rate of 75%, with a quarter of students advancing to top-third universities. However, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.8 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 24 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
White Other4.2%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.7%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Location
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52.95831, -2.67633 · SY13 2BY
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141176
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir John Talbot's School rated by Ofsted?
Sir John Talbot's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is Sir John Talbot's School a good school?
Sir John Talbot's School scores 72.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sir John Talbot's School in GCSEs?
Sir John Talbot's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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