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Sir John Talbot's School
Whitchurch·West Midlands·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–19Co-edNone
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Sir John Talbot's School is a secondary academy in Whitchurch, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Sir John Talbot's School has a Progress 8 score of +0.18 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 47.7, 64% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of D+.
The school has 873 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.9%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.4%.
After leaving Sir John Talbot's School, student destinations include 56% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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Sir John Talbot's School has a Progress 8 score of +0.18, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 47.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
64% of students at Sir John Talbot's School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Sir John Talbot's School achieve an average A-Level grade of D+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Sir John Talbot's School has an overall absence rate of 8.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Sir John Talbot's School is 7.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Sir John Talbot's School has 873 pupils on roll.
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Sir John Talbot's School, 56% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Sir John Talbot's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Sir John Talbot's School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Sir John Talbot's School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
50/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
20/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.4
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Whitchurch area
5.5
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Data Score
Computed from 26 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.