Talavera Infant School, based in Aldershot, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Talavera Infant School currently has around 324 pupils on roll, which is about 120% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 4.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 36.7%. white british pupils make up about 26.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gun Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1RG |
| Website: | www.talaverainfantschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01252323137 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Deborah Cook |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116151 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/12/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 324 |
| Number of Boys: | 165 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 36.70% | 119 |
| White British | 26.20% | 85 |
| African | 7.70% | 25 |
| Indian | 6.20% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 4.60% | 15 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talavera Junior School Gun Hill , GU11 1RG | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talavera Infant School Gun Hill , GU11 1RG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Infant School York Road , GU11 3JG | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cambridge Primary School The Cambridge Primary School , Queens Avenue GU11 4AA | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Masters Road , GU11 4GJ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connaught School Tongham Road , GU12 4AS | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wavell School Lynchford Road , GU14 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Manor School Manor Road , GU12 6QH | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood School Belle Vue Road , GU12 4RZ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | - not rated | 864 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School York Road , GU11 3JG | 1out of 4 | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley House School St Michael's Road , GU12 4JW | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Grange Croft Road , Church Lane East GU11 3HR | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier School 40 Lynchford Road , North Camp GU14 6EF | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.