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Talbot Primary School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 5EDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
80 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
#4,877
of 13,686 nationally

About Talbot Primary School

Talbot Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 175 applications for just 89 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. That means nearly two families applied for every spot, and all 80 first-preference applicants were offered a place. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand is a strong signal of its standing in the community. Headteacher Kate Curtis leads a mixed, non-denominational primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 570 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630. The school also serves a diverse intake, with 24.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the inclusive nature of the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTalbot Drive, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH12 5ED
HeadteacherKate Curtis
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Number of Pupils570
Free School Meals (FSM)24.2%
School Capacity570 / 630 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballDanceCricketCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Talbot Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.