Sir John Talbot's School Catchment Area
Sir John Talbot's School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Whitchurch, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 873 pupils, and a capacity of 791 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
873
Pupils
791
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Sir John Talbot's School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sir John Talbot's School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Shropshire catchment area documents →Sir John Talbot's School — School Information
- Full address
- Prees Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2BY
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141176
Other Secondary Schools in Whitchurch
If Sir John Talbot's School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Whitchurch are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sir John Talbot's School
Is Sir John Talbot's School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sir John Talbot's School currently has 873 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 791 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sir John Talbot's School? ▾
Admission to Sir John Talbot's School is managed by Shropshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sir John Talbot's School cover? ▾
Sir John Talbot's School is a secondary school in Whitchurch, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sir John Talbot's School? ▾
Sir John Talbot's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.