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Verified 17 August 2026
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Private schools
Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH4 9NJ
Talbot Heath School is a private secondary-stage school in Bournemouth, Dorset, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Girls Ages 2-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Talbot Heath School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Talbot Heath's work in Bournemouth reaches back to 1886, but its present character is shaped by the way girls move through the whole setting. Nursery and Kindergarten use a stage-not-age approach, the Junior School runs from Reception to Year 6, and the Senior School and Sixth Form continue the same girls' day and boarding journey. The through-school route runs from the early years to age 18.
Senior entry includes an entrance examination after a taster day, while Sixth Form has its own route and welcomes girls from other settings. The Sixth Form requires at least five GCSEs at grade 6 or above and offers individual support with university and careers choices in a less formal teaching environment.
Boarding is available within the woodland setting, with a small house community, experienced house staff and flexi boarding. Prospective boarders can arrange an overnight or weekend stay, and tours can include the boarding house. Sport, music, drama, art and design technology sit alongside the academic curriculum and give the through-school journey its broader shape.
Early-years and junior applications can be made throughout the year, subject to availability; Senior School and Sixth Form entry follow their respective assessments. The girls-only setting has boarding and a sixth form, unlike a day-only senior school.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 93.2% grade 5+ in English and maths and 61.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 23.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 61.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 93.2%
- EBacc APS
- 5.54
- EBacc entry
- 45.8%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 2-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Ross Cameron
- Pupil roll
- 427 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Rothesay Road, BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset
- Postcode
- BH4 9NJ
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Ross Cameron
School contact
- School phone
- 01202761881
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01202761881
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £7,626-£7,699 per term for Years 7-13 (2026/27, including VAT)
- Boarding fees
- £13,576-£14,367 per term for senior weekly and full boarding (2026/27, including VAT)
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 61.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 93.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 93.2% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.54 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 23.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 39.60 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 3 March 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 3 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Talbot Heath School handle admissions?
Talbot Heath School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Talbot Heath School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Talbot Heath School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Talbot Heath School?
Talbot Heath School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 3 March 2026.