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Sir John Talbot's School

Prees Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2BY
Part of: MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sir John Talbot's School
Whitchurch, SY13 2BY
873 Pupils
791 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
19.70% FSM %
447 Boys
426 Girls
About Sir John Talbot's School

Sir John Talbot's School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Shropshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 873 pupils on roll. School capacity: 791. Current headteacher: Tim Stonall.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Shropshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency North Shropshire
Ward Whitchurch South
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046945
URN 141176
Data Last Updated 08-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sue Ricketts Chair of Local Governing Body 13/05/2025 26/01/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mr Gareth Von Dinther Chair of Local Governing Body 27/01/2026 28/09/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Viktoria Brimley Local Governor 25/09/2023 19/09/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Sarah Finch Local Governor 30/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Grace Gadzama Local Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sue Ricketts Local Governor 16/03/2025 15/03/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Tim Stonall Local Governor 01/04/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Robert Thompson Local Governor 27/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Unwin Local Governor 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicci Vasey Local Governor 30/04/2024 30/04/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Jason Wainwright Local Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Kirsty Walsh Local Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
1 km • Whitchurch
Other
Physis Academy
1 km • Whitchurch
Other
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
1.2 km • Whitchurch
Other
Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery
2.44 km • Whitchurch
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir John Talbot's School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Sir John Talbot's School has 873 pupils, with a capacity of 791.
Sir John Talbot's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Sir John Talbot's School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sir John Talbot's School is Mr Tim Stonall.
Sir John Talbot's School is at Prees Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2BY, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Sir John Talbot's School: Has a sixth form.
Sir John Talbot's School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tim Stonall
Prees Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2BY
01948660600
www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/
Location
SY13 2BY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141176
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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