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Talbot Heath School

Other independent school · Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#452 of 2,536

Better than 82% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils427
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMr Ross Cameron
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113945.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBournemouth, Christchurch and PooleEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.61.9-46.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.91.5%-64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.78%-46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.22%-14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths89.8%-60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 459--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBournemouth, Christchurch and PooleEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.39.6, better than England-35
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels40, better than England-35.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better23.3%, better than England-17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.25, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study32--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils427
Girls427
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.84
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.88.6%
Higher education71.4%
Employment8.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.6%
Further education2.9%
Apprenticeship2.9%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Talbot Heath School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryTalbot Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miNot applicableKings BournemouthOther independent school
Unrated
1.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, PooleAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miNot applicableSt Martin's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.2 miPrimaryHeatherlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miSecondaryWinton AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
1.2 miSecondaryGlenmoor AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Talbot Heath School

How does Talbot Heath School rank in England?

Talbot Heath School ranks 452 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 82% of schools).

What are Talbot Heath School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Talbot Heath School was B, and 23.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Talbot Heath School?

Talbot Heath School has 427 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Talbot Heath School have a sixth form?

Yes, Talbot Heath School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.