Talbot Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Talbot Primary School.

Poole, BH125ED Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
17 June 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Talbot Drive
Wallisdown
Poole, BH125ED
Phone
1202513981
Website
talbot.poole.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144874
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Talbot Drive, Wallisdown, Poole, BH12 5ED
Website
http://www.talbot.poole.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
587
Free School Meals
24.9% (146 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.7 (4.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
587 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

The children at Talbot will learn the skills and knowledge to lead a successful life. We always put the children first. Every child should have the opportunity to succeed. Every child should fulfil their potential. We have a responsibility to ensure that what we do in school is worthwhile for the individual, the school and society. We learn best from one another and enrich each other’s lives; therefore we respect each other’s cultures, faiths and beliefs. We must prepare children so that they are able to live fulfilled lives as good and responsible global citizens by promoting honesty, integrity, empathy and trust. Children must strive for success, through dedication and resilience. We all contribute and make a difference, individually and collectively and have both the right skills and right attitude whatever our role in school may be.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Kate Curtis emphasizes Talbot’s commitment to high academic standards, partnership with parents, pride in pupils and staff, and the school’s status as an academy within Hamwic Education Trust with strong facilities for music and sport.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Talbot Stars

Facilities

Self-contained band room Purpose-built sports changing rooms Five acres of playing field space Large playground Tennis courts Indoor heated swimming pool Science lab Music room Proximity to Talbot Heath (urban heath)

Curriculum Highlights

Talbot 20-20 Curriculum built on knowledge, memory and vocabulary. Knowledge Organisers are used to share with children and parents the knowledge that will be taught in each unit or topic. Lessons include regular retrieval practice, quizzing and testing to commit content to long-term memory. Forest school – practical, hands-on learning to reinforce taught knowledge. Enrichment activities such as trips, experts and visits, cookery, drama days and other workshops to broaden knowledge and experience. The Talbot Child framework guides teaching to develop key personal characteristics; emphasis on knowledge-rich learning and cross-subject connections.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Talbot Stars (Before School and After School Childcare) sessions must be booked via 'MyChildatSchool' online and must be paid for in advance of attending. For safeguarding, a parent/carer signs your child in or out of this provision. Breakfast Club is 7:30am–8:40am; After-school Club is 3:10pm–5:45pm; enquire at the office for prices and sign up details.

SEND Provision

Talbot Primary School welcomes all pupils and supports those with medical conditions. Some pupils may have bespoke plans or access tailored curriculum provision; pupils with disabilities may have reasonable adjustments; EHCPs may specify the type and level of support.

Admissions Criteria

PAN is 90 children per year. Children begin in September of the year they turn five, initially part-time (mornings) for the first two weeks; from the end of September all children attend full-time. The school offers places to all applicants irrespective of gender, religion, ethnicity or country of origin, disability or academic ability, and follows the SEN Code of Practice for admission of pupils with statements. The school has an accessibility plan and staff are committed to reasonable adjustments. Before starting, families are invited to a welcome meeting and visits to their child’s pre-school setting; after starting, teachers may visit families at home.

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