Sir John Talbot's School Explained

Sir John Talbot's School
Coordinates:52.9584°N -2.6774°W
Motto:Prest d'accomplir (ready to accomplish)
Trust:Marches Academy Trust
Head:Tim Stonall [1]
Chair:Bob Pearson
Address:Tilstock Road
Country:England
Postcode:SY13 2BY
Urn:141176
Ofsted:yes, rated Good
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Houses:Brown Moss, Blake Mere, Oss Mere, Red Brook, Alderford
Colours:Grey and Yellow

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: new-head-of-school-for-sir-john-talbots-in-whitchurch. shropshirelive.com. 2020-05-25 . 2020-05-25.
  2. Web site: Sir John Talbot's . Sirjohntalbots.co.uk . 2013-10-01 . 2013-11-02.
  3. Web site: Ofsted report June 2014 . ofsted.gov.uk . 2014-10-14 . 2013-11-02.
  4. Web site: Shropshire Star . shropshirestar.com/ . 2014-10-14 . 2014-11-14.
  5. Web site: Sir John Talbot's - Google Maps . Maps.google.co.uk . 1970-01-01 . 2013-11-02.
  6. Web site: Whitchurch Leisure Centre . 25 November 2017.