The Trafalgar School at Downton
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Breamore Road, SP5 3HN |
| School Website | www.trafalgarschool.com |
| Telephone | 1725550300 |
| URN | 144389 |
School Census
| Total | 770 |
| Girls/Boys | 379/391 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 103 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/07/2023 | Good |
| 20/03/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.87 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 343 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 365 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 491 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 124 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 384 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 317 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Downton CofE VA Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gravel Close, , SP5 3LZ