Sir John Talbot's School

Sir John Talbot's School
Sir John Talbot's School
Address
	Tilstock Road; Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY; England
Coordinates	52°57′30″N 2°40′39″W / 52.95839°N 2.67742°W
Information
Type	Academy
Motto	Prest d'accomplir (ready to accomplish)
Trust	Marches Academy Trust
Department for Education URN	141176 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Chair	Bob Pearson
Head teacher	Tim Stonall
Gender	Mixed
Age	11 to 18
Houses	Brown Moss, Blake Mere, Oss Mere, Red Brook, Alderford
Colour(s)	Grey and Yellow
Website	www.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

Stuart Mason - professional footballer

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

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