Talbot Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Talbot Primary School
Address: Talbot Drive, Wallisdown
Town/City: Poole
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH12 5ED
Telephone Number: 01202 513981
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Hamwic Education Trust
Sponsor: Hamwic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Curtis
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 547 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.9%

Location and administration

URN: 144874
DfE Number: 839/2170
UKPRN: 10064674
UPRN: 100041089861
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Bournemouth West (E14001116)
Electoral Ward: Alderney & Bourne Valley (E05012649)

Easting & Northing: 406592E, 93741N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 37.96" N 1° 54' 28.13" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP3VR+HV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Shaun Brazier - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 22 January 2030.
  • Mr Ross Browne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Kate Curtis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Eaves - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mr Joshua Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2030.
  • Mr Jeremy Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2025.
  • Mr Jeremy Harrison - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Miss Gemma Jefferson-Peters - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mr Paul Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Sheila Lloyd Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Ms Charlie Voden - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 November 2028.