Talbot Primary School
URN: 113700 • Poole BH12 5ED
Overview
- Name
- Talbot Primary School
- URN
- 113700
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Curtis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Talbot Drive, Poole BH12 5ED
Summary
Talbot Primary School is a mixed community school located in Poole, catering to 515 pupils with a capacity of 600. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can achieve high academic standards while also focusing on their emotional and social development. As part of the Hamwic Education Trust, Talbot collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities and support.
The curriculum at Talbot Primary is designed to promote a love of learning and includes a fully equipped Early Years unit, a science lab, and facilities for music tuition. The school also features a heated indoor swimming pool and extensive outdoor spaces that encourage physical health and exploration of the arts. Talbot Primary values the partnership between parents, children, and staff, recognizing the important role families play in their children's education.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Kate Curtis, the school fosters a strong community spirit, encouraging open communication and collaboration with parents. The governing body, comprised of experienced individuals, is committed to ensuring that every child receives the best possible educational experience.
The curriculum at Talbot Primary is designed to promote a love of learning and includes a fully equipped Early Years unit, a science lab, and facilities for music tuition. The school also features a heated indoor swimming pool and extensive outdoor spaces that encourage physical health and exploration of the arts. Talbot Primary values the partnership between parents, children, and staff, recognizing the important role families play in their children's education.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Kate Curtis, the school fosters a strong community spirit, encouraging open communication and collaboration with parents. The governing body, comprised of experienced individuals, is committed to ensuring that every child receives the best possible educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Poole
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 515
- Boys
- 255
- Girls
- 260
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-06-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 515 | 255 | 260 | 600 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 515 | 255 | 260 | 600 | 17.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 515 | 255 | 260 | 600 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 515 | 255 | 260 | 600 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 515 | 255 | 260 | 600 | 17.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 515 | 255 | 260 | 600 | 17.90 |
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