Sir John Talbot's School
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Whitchurch, SY13 2BY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 44% in England
4 of 20 in Shropshire
Pupils
861
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 47.7 | 46.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 46% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 50% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.09 | 0.18 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bishop Heber High School · 6.0 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
- The Thomas Adams School · 7.2 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- The Grove School · 9.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 19% in England
- Brine Leas School · 9.6 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- Malbank School and Sixth Form College · 9.7 mi · Good
- Lakelands Academy · 10.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Sir John Talbot's School is in Whitchurch (typical home £243,500, crime average).
What is Sir John Talbot's School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Talbot's School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Sir John Talbot's School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sir John Talbot's School is in the top 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.