Trafalgar School

About Trafalgar School

Trafalgar School is an academy sponsor led in Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,041 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.1 (2025/26). 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Portsmouth →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,041 / 1,000 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 9RJ

Phone

02392693521

Head Teacher

Gemma Pearse

Website

www.trafalgarschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Trafalgar School?

Trafalgar School is an academy sponsor led in Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Trafalgar School have?

Trafalgar School has 1,041 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Trafalgar School's Ofsted rating?

Trafalgar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does Trafalgar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Trafalgar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.1 in 2025/26.

Is Trafalgar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Trafalgar School is part of THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Trafalgar School?

Trafalgar School is located at London Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 9RJ.