Special schoolData as of May 2026

Talbot Specialist School

Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP

Community special school

Pupils

234

Ages

11-19

FSM

53.4%

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Talbot Specialist School

Talbot Specialist School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). The school has around 234 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Talbot Specialist School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2022 — School remains Good
Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Talbot Specialist School

What is Talbot Specialist School's Ofsted rating?

Talbot Specialist School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

Where is Talbot Specialist School located?

Talbot Specialist School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S8 9JP).

How many pupils attend Talbot Specialist School?

Talbot Specialist School has around 234 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Talbot Specialist School with other schools?

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