Talbot Specialist School
Community special school in Sheffield (Sheffield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I'm delighted to welcome you to Talbot Specialist School. As Headteacher, I feel incredibly proud to be part of such a vibrant, caring, and inspiring community. We are a Local Authority maintained school for young people aged 11–19 with Special Educational Needs, based in the south of Sheffield.
We support around 250 students and their families from across the city, and we are passionate about helping each young person thrive. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do — between staff, with students, and with families.
Our dedicated team of skilled staff work creatively to deliver engaging, purposeful learning experiences that support each student's journey towards independence and a fulfilling adult life. We want every young person to feel safe, valued, and inspired to make choices, form friendships, and create lasting memories.
We believe in going beyond expectations — helping our students achieve more than they ever imagined, and maybe more than you ever imagined they could. We do this by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates individuality, builds confidence, and offers exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 107178
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Constituency
- Sheffield Heeley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (4 current, 8 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Steve Hodsman | Chair of Governors | Interim Executive Board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Susanna Bradbury Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gill | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ged Fitzpatrick | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Jo Laidlaw | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Le-Good Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Andrea Chatten Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andre Farret Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Vicki Knight Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Danielle Taylor Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Adam Marsden Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Lawton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record