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The Trafalgar School at Downton

Goodgraded 03/07/2023Ages 11–16794 pupilsNone
Salisbury, SP5 3HN
Wiltshire

The Trafalgar School at Downton is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Salisbury, within the Wiltshire local authority. The school has around 794 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/07/2023, The Trafalgar School at Downton was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Salisbury can view The Trafalgar School at Downton's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 03/07/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals13.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.6%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.3
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
EBacc entry24%
EBacc average point score3.81

DfE, 2024/25

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