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Talbot Primary School
Talbot Drive, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5ED, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.8 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
570
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging higher-achieving students. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.9%
White Other11.9%
Black African4.4%
Other3.9%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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50.74324, -1.90794 · BH12 5ED
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN144874
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.talbot.poole.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Talbot Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Talbot Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2014.
Is Talbot Primary School a good school?
Talbot Primary School scores 50.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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