Best 3 Secondary schools in Whitchurch – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Sir John Talbot's School (Secondary) in Whitchurch; Testbourne Community School (Secondary) in Whitchurch — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sir John Talbot's School and Testbourne Community School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and foundation school type located around Whitchurch, Shropshire and Whitchurch, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Sir John Talbot's School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Sir John Talbot's School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 1,800, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all within the Marches Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Sir John Talbot's School SY13 2BY	Testbourne Community School RG28 7JF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BY	Whitchurch Hampshire RG28 7JF
Latest Ofsted	2 30 Jan 2024	2 24 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	791	950
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Marches Academy Trust	Hampshire (850)
Website	www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk	www.testbourne.school
Telephone	01948660600	01256892061
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Sir John Talbot's School

SY13 2BY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 2BY
Ofsted: 2 30 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Marches Academy Trust
Website: www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk
Telephone: 01948660600

Testbourne Community School

RG28 7JF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Whitchurch
Hampshire
RG28 7JF
Ofsted: 2 24 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.testbourne.school
Telephone: 01256892061

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.