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The Trafalgar School at Downton

State school · Salisbury, SP5 3HN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 794 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
794 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Wiltshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jy Taylor

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School 18 %
Downton CofE VA Primary School 17 %
OtherUnkn 16 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
The New Forest Church of England Primary School 8 %
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School 7 %
Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School 7 %
Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School 5 %
Breamore Church of England Primary School 4 %
Hale Primary School 4 %
Longford Church of England Primary School 3 %
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School 3 %
Fordingbridge Junior School 3 %
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury 2 %
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
39%
LA avg.
45.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
48
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

6.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

794
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Breamore Road
Downton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 3HN
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Telephone: 01725 550300

Email: head@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.trafalgarschool.com

Local authority: Wiltshire Council

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School data & information The Trafalgar School at Downton Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN
794 Pupil numbers
13.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
39%
LA avg.
45.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.60
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 143 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 141 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Trafalgar School at Downton is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

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6.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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