Sir John Talbot's School
About Sir John Talbot's School
If you look at how Sir John Talbot's School performs compared with the average secondary school in Shropshire, the difference is striking. The school's Progress 8 score sits at 0.18, meaning pupils here achieve nearly a fifth of a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points nationally. That stands in sharp contrast to the Shropshire local authority average of -0.37, which suggests many schools in the area are struggling to match national expectations. In fact, Sir John Talbot's ranks third out of 19 secondary schools in the county on this measure, placing it in the top 16 per cent locally. It also sits comfortably within the top 50 per cent of schools nationally. The school is oversubscribed, with 231 applications for 142 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 138 of those offers went to first-preference families. That level of demand tells you local parents clearly see the value here.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
After-school care
15:15-16:15
Source: sirjohntalbots.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sir John Talbot's School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications