Talbot Heath School
URN: 113945 • Bournemouth BH4 9NJ
Overview
- Name
- Talbot Heath School
- URN
- 113945
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202761881
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rothesay Road, Bournemouth BH4 9NJ
Summary
Talbot Heath School is an independent all-girls school located in Bournemouth, catering to students aged 2 to 18. With a current enrolment of 499 pupils and a capacity of 619, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community where academic excellence is pursued alongside personal development. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Honour before Honours," emphasizes integrity, mutual support, and the importance of striving for personal bests.
The curriculum at Talbot Heath is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on both academic and holistic development. Recent achievements include outstanding GCSE and A Level results that surpass national averages, reflecting the school’s commitment to high educational standards. The school also places a significant emphasis on extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage in various events and initiatives that promote cultural awareness and personal growth.
Leadership at Talbot Heath is provided by experienced educators, including Headteacher Tracy Harris, who has a strong background in high-performing schools. The school prioritizes pastoral care and mental health support, ensuring that students are equipped with essential life skills and a strong sense of community.
The curriculum at Talbot Heath is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on both academic and holistic development. Recent achievements include outstanding GCSE and A Level results that surpass national averages, reflecting the school’s commitment to high educational standards. The school also places a significant emphasis on extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage in various events and initiatives that promote cultural awareness and personal growth.
Leadership at Talbot Heath is provided by experienced educators, including Headteacher Tracy Harris, who has a strong background in high-performing schools. The school prioritizes pastoral care and mental health support, ensuring that students are equipped with essential life skills and a strong sense of community.
Useful links
- A day in the life of the Talbot Heath Headteacher Yesterday began, as many do, with a brisk check of emails before heading out to greet students and staff—a moment I always treasure for its warmth and energy. By 8:30 (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Careers Guidance (sen)
- Senior School Application (sen)
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Sport (sen)
- Tennis Academy (sen)
- Talbot Heath Swimmers Smash Records at ESSA South West Relays On a sunny Wednesday, the Talbot Heath Swimming Academy, driven by Mr Korotkova, embarked on a familiar route through the Southwest Counties to participate i (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Linwood School (68.6)
- St Thomas Garnet's School (63.9)
- Tregonwell Academy (53.6)
- Kings Bournemouth (53.0)
- Cambian Wing College (48.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 619
- Pupils
- 499
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 499
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 499 | 0 | 499 | 619 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 584 | 0 | 584 | 619 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 597 | 0 | 597 | 619 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 597 | 0 | 597 | 619 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 598 | 0 | 598 | 619 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 604 | 0 | 604 | 619 | 0.00 |
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