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The Trafalgar School at Downton

Academy converter · Salisbury · SP5 3HN

Ages 11–16 · 808 pupils · Wiltshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

44.6

Overall absence

10.2%

Admissions demand

1.03 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-07-03

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.02
−20+2
Attainment 844.6
English & maths grade 5+39%
English & maths grade 4+60%
EBacc entry17%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.5%
Unauthorised3.2%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.8%
Enrolments in measure
811

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.03 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

157

Places offered

153

1st-preference offers

147

Total preferences (any rank)
382
Preferred offers (top 3)
153
Applications from outside LA
43
Offers to outside-LA applicants
15
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

808 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
808
Boys / girls
409 / 399
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
808 / 630 (128%)
Free school meals
13.2%
FSM pupils
106
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Magna Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Jy Taylor

Location

Address
Breamore Road, Downton
Postcode
SP5 3HN
Town
Salisbury
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Salisbury
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Salisbury, Wiltshire, 808 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13.2%.

Open schools in Salisbury
67
Secondary schools in Salisbury
7
Academies among open schools in Salisbury
55% (37)
Open schools in SP5
14
Secondary in SP5
1
Open schools in Wiltshire LA
266
Secondary in Wiltshire LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jy Taylor
Telephone
01725550300
Website
http://www.trafalgarschool.com

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