234
Pupils · 2024/25
26%
EAL · 2024/25
27%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 29/06/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySheffield
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Talbot Specialist School · Secondary with sixth form · Sheffield
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
234
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
26%
FSM eligible
54%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
27%
Contact
Address
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP
Local authority
Sheffield
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 234 | 6.1 | 100% | 26% | 54% | 10% | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 235 | 6.1 | 100% | 26% | 55% | 12% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 217 | 5.8 | 100% | 24% | 55% | 14% | 36% |
| 2021/22 | 204 | 6.1 | 100% | 21% | 51% | 12% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 189 | 6.7 | 100% | 20% | 43% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 173 | 6.9 | 100% | 26% | 57% | 9% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 165 | 6.5 | 100% | 27% | 56% | 13% | 37% |
| 2016/17 | 161 | 5.6 | 100% | 27% | 53% | 13% | 35% |
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