How many pupils does Sir John Talbot's School have?

Sir John Talbot's School has 873 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sir John Talbot's School's Ofsted rating?

Sir John Talbot's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).

How does Sir John Talbot's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sir John Talbot's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 in 2025/26.

Is Sir John Talbot's School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sir John Talbot's School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sir John Talbot's School?

Sir John Talbot's School is located at Prees Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY.

Sir John Talbot's School

Prees Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY

Good

Inspected 13 December 2023

Good

Ofsted

40.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

873

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Sir John Talbot's School

Sir John Talbot's School is an academy sponsor led in Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 873 pupils on roll. It is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 (2025/26). 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 873 / 791 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 December 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.9%

Free school meals

6.9%

EAL

5.6%

SEN support

8.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.2

Attainment 8

144 pupils

38.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

34 students

2.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

25%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.0%

Overall absence

22.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

56.06

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +5.2 vs 2023/24

15.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

13.59

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

£47,399

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,126 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,110

Spend per pupil

£7,733

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Prees Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY
Phone: 01948660600
Head Teacher: Tim Stonall
Website: http://www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/

Academy Trust

MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir John Talbot's School?: Sir John Talbot's School is an academy sponsor led in Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Sir John Talbot's School have?: Sir John Talbot's School has 873 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sir John Talbot's School's Ofsted rating?: Sir John Talbot's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).
How does Sir John Talbot's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sir John Talbot's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 in 2025/26.
Is Sir John Talbot's School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sir John Talbot's School is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Sir John Talbot's School?: Sir John Talbot's School is located at Prees Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY.

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