The Trafalgar School at Downton
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Breamore Road Downton Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3HN |
| Phone | 01725550300 |
| Reference Number | 144389 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 782 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.64%
Girls: 49.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 86 | 78 | 164 |
| 8 | 85 | 73 | 158 |
| 9 | 79 | 86 | 165 |
| 10 | 69 | 80 | 149 |
| 11 | 77 | 69 | 146 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.7% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-03-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-04-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Trafalgar School at Downton | ||
| 2014-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-07-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-12-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-09-20 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-12-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-07-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-12-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-09-20 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-12-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.02 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Downton CofE VA Primary School
Gravel Close, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LZ |
0.25 miles |
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Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School
Morgans Vale Road, Redlynch, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2HU |
1.64 miles |
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Hale Primary School
Hatchett Green, Hale, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2NE |
1.91 miles |
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Breamore Church of England Primary School
Salisbury Road, Breamore, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2EF |
2.29 miles |
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Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
Firs Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD |
3.85 miles |
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Fordingbridge Junior School
Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1HJ |
3.99 miles |
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Fordingbridge Infant School
Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1HJ |
3.99 miles |
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Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3NA |
4 miles |
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Longford Church of England Primary School
High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4DS |
4.32 miles |
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Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School
Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2SU |
4.77 miles |
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Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School
Shutts Lane, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LU |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ |
3.93 miles |
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Forres Sandle Manor School
Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS |
4.54 miles |