Talbot First School
54%
Capacity
27
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Talbot First School
Talbot First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 27 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Talbot First School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Averil Kirk, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Talbot First School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 3 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Talbot First School include Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, Talbot First School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Lane, Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, ST14 8QJ |
| Headteacher | Averil Kirk |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 27 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.7% |
| School Capacity | 27 / 50 (54% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
11
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Uttoxeter
East Staffordshire, ST14 8QJ
Church Lane, Uttoxeter
East Staffordshire, ST14 8QJ
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