Sir John Talbot's School
URN: 141176 • Whitchurch SY13 2BY
Overview
- Name
- Sir John Talbot's School
- URN
- 141176
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Stonall (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01948660600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Prees Road, Whitchurch SY13 2BY
Summary
Sir John Talbot's School is a mixed secondary academy located in Whitchurch, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 873 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 791. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with 19.7% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to catering to diverse needs.
The curriculum at Sir John Talbot's is designed to offer a broad and balanced education, preparing students for their future pathways, including a range of A Level courses in the Sixth Form. The school promotes extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage in various clubs and events that enhance their educational experience and foster community spirit.
The school actively engages with families and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings to showcase opportunities for prospective students. Sir John Talbot's School aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for success beyond their school years. For more information, visit their website at [sirjohntalbots.co.uk](http://www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/).
The curriculum at Sir John Talbot's is designed to offer a broad and balanced education, preparing students for their future pathways, including a range of A Level courses in the Sixth Form. The school promotes extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage in various clubs and events that enhance their educational experience and foster community spirit.
The school actively engages with families and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings to showcase opportunities for prospective students. Sir John Talbot's School aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for success beyond their school years. For more information, visit their website at [sirjohntalbots.co.uk](http://www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/).
Useful links
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- Absence Reporting (sen)
- Special Education Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- Latest Events (calendar)
- Communications Policy (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 791
- Pupils
- 873
- Boys
- 447
- Girls
- 426
- FSM %
- 19.70
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 873 | 447 | 426 | 791 | 19.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 850 | 431 | 419 | 791 | 20.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 784 | 386 | 398 | 771 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 784 | 386 | 398 | 771 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 754 | 373 | 381 | 771 | 14.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 690 | 344 | 346 | 771 | 14.20 |
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