Trafalgar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | London Road Hilsea Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 9RJ |
| Phone | 02392693521 |
| Reference Number | 141875 |
Trafalgar School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. The school is particularly strong in personal development, which has been noted as outstanding. Pupils feel safe, thriving in a highly inclusive environment where staff are dedicated to understanding and addressing barriers to learning. The curriculum has been ambitiously improved, ensuring that important knowledge is clearly identified for pupils, which is reflected in an increase in language uptake at GCSE level. However, challenges remain, particularly concerning attendance and the depth of understanding in some curricular areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1041 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.83%
Girls: 47.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 106 | 121 | 227 |
| 8 | 113 | 107 | 220 |
| 9 | 125 | 91 | 216 |
| 10 | 109 | 95 | 204 |
| 11 | 97 | 77 | 174 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.1% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| African | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive environment that addresses barriers to learning
- Outstanding personal development and enrichment opportunities for pupils
- Strong emphasis on effective teaching and staff expertise
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective interventions for mental health and academic support
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent exploration of concepts in depth across subjects
- Attendance is low for some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 42 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 41 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 30 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 61 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 40 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 23 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 61 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 14 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 24 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 61 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 32 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 61 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 20 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 61 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 30 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 61 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 25 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 61 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 24 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 61 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 55 | 6 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 216 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 126 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
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