I read a study this week written by Dr Demid Getik (University of Durham) alongside Dr Armando Meier (University of Basel) The study explores how the gender mix in primary school influences later life outcomes. They found that girls who spent their school years in classes with more female peers consistently earned more and were more likely to enter higher-paying careers. Having worked in four different girls’ schools across 17 years I had always believed this but it is great when you are supported by research!
At Talbot Heath School, we believe that when girls are free to be themselves, to be bold, they thrive. As an all-girls school, we create an environment where pupils are encouraged to speak up, take risks, and explore their passions—especially in areas where women have been historically underrepresented.
Our results speak volumes. Talbot Heath girls consistently outperform their peers, with GCSE value-added scores that show students achieve three quarters of a grade above their peers in other schools and A Level over a half a grade above their peers in other schools. In STEM subjects, our pupils excel, with many choosing to pursue A-levels in computing, physics, and mathematics—subjects often dominated by boys in co-educational settings.
This confidence and curiosity are nurtured from the very start. Our curriculum including design, computing, and art to pupils from Reception onwards, lay the foundation for creative and analytical thinking. We offer computing all the way to A-level, and our bespoke curriculum fosters emotional literacy, empathy, and resilience—qualities essential for leadership and innovation.
Our “Curious Minds” ethos encourages independent thinking and metacognition, helping girls understand how they learn best. Mistakes are embraced as part of the journey, and bravery is celebrated—not as fearlessness, but as the courage to try.
The impact is clear. In 2025, Talbot Heath graduates entered fields such as artificial intelligence, games design, and aerospace engineering—breaking barriers and reshaping industries. These young women are not just succeeding; they’re leading.
At Talbot Heath, girls grow into confident, capable individuals ready to challenge ideas and take their place in the world. We’re proud to be a school where girls flourish—academically, emotionally, and socially—and where the future is being shaped by bold, brilliant young women.
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Wishing your family a lovely weekend.
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