The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 794
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Jy Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Trafalgar School at Downton a selective school?
No. The Trafalgar School at Downton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Trafalgar School at Downton's Ofsted rating?
The Trafalgar School at Downton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Trafalgar School at Downton?
The Trafalgar School at Downton currently has 794 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Trafalgar School at Downton take?
The Trafalgar School at Downton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Trafalgar School at Downton?
The Trafalgar School at Downton is in Salisbury, SP5 3HN, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Trafalgar School at Downton have a sixth form?
No, The Trafalgar School at Downton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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