Talbot Heath School
Talbot Heath School is a girls boarding and day school in Bournemouth, Dorset, educating pupils aged 3 - 18 and founded in 1886. Boarding fees are £13,878 - £13,949 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Talbot Heath
The story, ethos and character of Talbot Heath.
- Setting
- Suburb
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Ross Cameron
At Talbot Heath, our motto 'Honour before Honours' lies at the heart of everything we do. It reflects an ethos that shapes daily life across the school: discovering who you are, supporting others, and striving to be the very best version of yourself.
When you join Talbot Heath, you become part of a unique and empowering community where expectations are high and there are no limits to what our girls can achieve. A love of learning is central to our approach. This passion extends far beyond the classroom into every aspect of school life.
We believe in a complete education-one that blends academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care and a rich variety of enrichment opportunities, all while focusing on the needs of each individual girl.
Learning is holistic, future‑focused, and designed to develop intellectual curiosity, academic rigour, independence, and interdisciplinary thinking. The Good Schools Guide describes Talbot Heath as "a gem of a school… girls get a first‑class education in a safe, caring and encouraging environment - and the school excels at supporting talented sport and music specialists too."If you share our values and want to join a friendly, forward‑thinking community-one filled with kind, supportive individuals who love life and learning-we warmly invite you to visit.
Here, you may begin to see the you want your daughter to become. Girls' school with boarding from age 11 to 18; 525 pupils from ages 2 to 18. Beautiful wooded campus in one of Bournemouth's most desirable residential areas. Flexible entry and short‑term stays available (subject to availability).
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Academics at Talbot Heath
What pupils study at Talbot Heath — and where it takes them.
English Language English Literature Maths Science They then choose four additional GCSE subjects for the list above. At age 16 students study 3 or 4 A Level subjects and in addition; The Extended Project Qualification or Sports Leader Qualification Community Work Placements Enrichment Lectures +2 photos Performing and creative arts Students can study GCSE and A Level Music or Theatre Studies Students can take private peripatetic music lessons in an instrument or voice.
Students have many opportunities to perform in concerts, show and productions LAMDA public speaking tuition and exams are also available English as an additional Students can receive to further develop their English oral and written skills for dedicated teachers.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
100% of 2023 Sixth Form leavers gained a university of their choice. Destinations include: USA Oxbridge Exeter UCL King's London Nottingham Southampton Courses include: Medicine, Biochemistry, Biology, Global Health and Social Medicine, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine Business, Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Politics, Languages, Linguistics, English and Modern Languages Music, Performing Arts Law
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Talbot Heath
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Talbot Heath.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Our boarding community is a vibrant and integral part of life at Talbot Heath, enriched by a strong sense of character, heritage, and belonging. The experienced boarding team provides a caring, safe, and relaxed family environment where every girl is nurtured and supported according to her individual needs.
This personalised approach ensures that each boarder feels valued, understood, and able to flourish both academically and personally. We take great pride in the exceptional standard of boarding provision we offer. From the warm atmosphere of the House to the high level of pastoral care, we are confident that your daughter would quickly feel at home at Talbot Heath.
A genuine home away from home
Our boarding community is a vibrant part of Talbot Heath School, enriched by a strong sense of character and heritage. The experienced boarding staff provide a caring, safe, relaxed, and family‑focused environment where every girl is nurtured and supported according to her individual needs.
St Mary's Boarding House offers a welcoming and well‑equipped home‑from‑home, with facilities designed to comfort, wellbeing, study, and community life. These include: Refurbished 40‑bed Boarding House - Modern, spacious accommodation with individual rooms for Sixth Formers and GCSE students, a six‑bed dormitory for Year 7, and double or triple rooms for Years 8 and 9.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Talbot Heath admissions
How children join Talbot Heath, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school As an academically selective school, maintaining the integrity of our entrance examinations is essential. Candidates may sit the exam at Talbot Heath, at an approved educational agency, or at a British Council testing centre for international applicants.
Application procedure and entrance tests 1. Registration Form submitted online with a fee of £160 (inc VAT) via website or agent: https://www. talbotheath. org/admissions/senior-school-application 2. A copy of the latest report and supporting certificates.
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Talbot Heath fees & funding
What Talbot Heath costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Talbot Heath.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Talbot Heath against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Talbot Heath location & travel
Where Talbot Heath is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ, England Airport transfer School minibus or secure taxi Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1202 761881 Website https://www. talbotheath. org/ +4 photos Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
Southampton 34 30 2. Bristol 76 70 3. London Heathrow 90 90 4. Bournemouth 5 10 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Bournemouth 3 10 2. Poole 4 15 Local accommodation Bournemouth is a popular seaside resort, offering an excellent range of accommodation for visiting families.
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