Talbot Specialist School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 28 March 2017
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Lees Hall Road

Sheffield, S89JP
Phone: 1142507394
Website: talbotlearningcommunity.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 107178
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP
Website: https://talbotlearningcommunity.org.uk
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 235
Free School Meals: 55.4% (130 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (235 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 87.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 37.4%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 13 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 26; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 235 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspirational Personalised Inclusive Nurturing

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Heather Partington describing Talbot Specialist School as an inclusive Local Authority maintained school for 11–19 with SEN, emphasizing relationships, inclusivity, and partnership with families.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool

Curriculum Highlights

Three curriculum pathways: Pathway 1 (informal sensory curriculum) Pathway 2 (semi-formal, cross-curricular with functional English and Maths) Pathway 3 (formal curriculum with focus on Maths and English attainment and entry level accreditation) ASDAN Lifeskills Challenges (e.g., Experiencing Hobbies, Cooking with Our Senses) Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Bronze and Silver) Functional Skills (Entry Level English and Maths) ASDAN Life Skills qualifications

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available