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Sir John Talbot's School

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Sir John Talbot's School

Prees Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2BY

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Pupils
873
Ages
11-19
FSM
19.7%
Attainment 8
46.8
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.0%
Basics 9-5
47.8%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
19.5%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
11.9%
EBacc 9-4
15.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.60
A*-A Grades
7.7%
A*-B Grades
34.6%
AAB+ %
2.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 35 students entered

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About Sir John Talbot's School

Sir John Talbot's School is a secondary school in Whitchurch, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. The school has around 873 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Prees Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2BY | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir John Talbot's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir John Talbot's School

What is Sir John Talbot's School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Talbot's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Sir John Talbot's School's latest exam results?
Sir John Talbot's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir John Talbot's School located?
Sir John Talbot's School is a secondary school in Whitchurch, Shropshire (SY13 2BY).
How many pupils attend Sir John Talbot's School?
Sir John Talbot's School has around 873 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir John Talbot's School with other schools?
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