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Trafalgar School
Goodgraded 06/06/2023Ages 11–161,041 pupilsNone
Trafalgar School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Portsmouth. The school has around 1,041 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/06/2023, Trafalgar School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37.6 and 22% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Portsmouth can view Trafalgar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/06/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals41.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.5
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
EBacc entry47%
EBacc average point score3.86
DfE, 2024/25
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