The Trafalgar School at Downton

A good academy converter school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Trafalgar School at Downton.

Salisbury, SP53HN Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 59.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Breamore Road
Downton
Salisbury, SP53HN
Phone
1725550300
Website
trafalgarschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144389
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, SP5 3HN
Website
http://www.trafalgarschool.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
782
Free School Meals
15.6% (122 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.9% (54 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
782 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Empowering young people to be the source of their own success"

Strength Spirit Giving Determination Compassion Enthusiasm Trust Respect Open-mindedness

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jy Taylor describes Trafalgar as a special, welcoming community that values every individual, promotes inclusive education, collaboration with Magna Learning Partnership, high standards for students, and a supportive environment where staff, students and families work together to empower life-long learning.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum secured through application Substantive and disciplinary knowledge organized and mapped with progression maps Use of Knowledge Organisers and progression maps Pedagogical approach of 'I do, we do, you do' Co-curriculum builds character and lifelong interests Curriculum emphasises environmental awareness and care for the world Focus on developing mental and physical health

SEND Provision

SEND provision is described as inclusive with early identification and support planning. The school identifies four types of need (Cognition and learning; Communication and interaction; Social, emotional and mental health; Physical or sensory impairment) and states there is a dedicated SENDCo (Sarah Burley) and a team of Teaching Assistants to support students with SEND. SEND Strategy and SEND Information Report are available via the provided buttons.

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