Talbot Specialist School
URN: 107178 • Sheffield S8 9JP
Overview
- Name
- Talbot Specialist School
- URN
- 107178
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Heather Partington (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142507394
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lees Hall Road, Sheffield S8 9JP
Summary
Talbot Specialist School is a community special school located in Sheffield, catering to students aged 11-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 234 pupils, the school aims to foster independence and prepare students for fulfilling adult lives. The dedicated staff employ creative teaching methods to provide a personalised, multi-sensory curriculum that includes qualifications such as Asdan Units and Entry Level.
The school operates on a strong ethos of partnership with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational journey. Talbot Specialist School promotes an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to actively participate in school life and the wider community. The latest Ofsted inspection in June 2022 rated the school as 'Good', reflecting the commitment of the staff and the progress made by students.
For post-16 education, Talbot offers three distinct pathways tailored to individual needs: Enriched Adult Life, Supported Adult Life, and Independent Adult Life. Each pathway focuses on developing essential life skills, communication, and social abilities, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future.
The school operates on a strong ethos of partnership with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational journey. Talbot Specialist School promotes an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to actively participate in school life and the wider community. The latest Ofsted inspection in June 2022 rated the school as 'Good', reflecting the commitment of the staff and the progress made by students.
For post-16 education, Talbot offers three distinct pathways tailored to individual needs: Enriched Adult Life, Supported Adult Life, and Independent Adult Life. Each pathway focuses on developing essential life skills, communication, and social abilities, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Email Addressenquiries@talbot.sheffield.sch.uk (sen)
- Fusion SEND Hub (sen)
- Home (other)
- Key Term Dates (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Becton School (73.4)
- The Rowan School (64.9)
- Landmarks (60.2)
- University of Sheffield (60.2)
- Freeman College (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 234
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 53.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 234 | 159 | 75 | 53.40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 157 | 78 | 54.30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 204 | 140 | 64 | 47.10 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 204 | 140 | 64 | 47.10 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 189 | 126 | 63 | 52.10 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 | 117 | 63 | 56.70 |
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