Sir John Talbot's School

Sir John Talbot's School
Address
Map
Tilstock Road

Whitchurch, Shropshire
,
SY13 2BY

England
Coordinates52°57′30″N 2°40′39″W / 52.95839°N 2.67742°W / 52.95839; -2.67742
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoPrest d'accomplir (ready to accomplish)
TrustMarches Academy Trust
Department for Education URN141176 Tables
OfstedReports
ChairBob Pearson
Head teacherTim Stonall [1]
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
HousesBrown Moss, Blake Mere, Oss Mere, Red Brook, Alderford
Colour(s)Grey and Yellow
Websitewww.sirjohntalbots.co.uk

Sir John Talbot's is a mixed secondary school in Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged between 11 and 18.[2] The most recent inspection report was in April 2017 and resulted in a judgement of good in all five aspects of the inspection [3] In September 2014 the school reopened as an academy as part of The Marches Academy Trust with a new head teacher Mr David John O'Toole.[4] Mr Tim Stonall was appointed headteacher in May 2020

Extracurricular activities

Sir John Talbot's offers different extracurricular activities for the students such as Computer Club, Homework Club, Vex Club (STEM), Performing Arts Club and Sports Club. The school also participates in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.

Location

The school is located in the small market town Whitchurch in North Shropshire.[5] The catchment area is Whitchurch itself and the surrounding villages. The school sits in mature grounds with historic roots providing an attractive setting in which students work. Facilities are extensive including the community leisure centre and well-resourced faculty areas and sixth form center.

Notable pupils

Leisure centre

Whitchurch Leisure Centre, available for community use, is located at the Sir John Talbot School on the edge of town. It offers a range of exercise facilities and classes.[6]

References

  1. ^ "new-head-of-school-for-sir-john-talbots-in-whitchurch". shropshirelive.com. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Sir John Talbot's". Sirjohntalbots.co.uk. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Ofsted report June 2014". ofsted.gov.uk. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Shropshire Star". shropshirestar.com/. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Sir John Talbot's - Google Maps". Maps.google.co.uk. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  6. ^ "Whitchurch Leisure Centre". Retrieved 25 November 2017.