The Trafalgar School at Downton

About The Trafalgar School at Downton

The Trafalgar School at Downton is an academy converter in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 794 pupils on roll. It is part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 (2025/26). 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wiltshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

794 / 630 (126%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 July 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

Breamore Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN

Phone

01725550300

Headteacher

Jy Taylor

Website

http://www.trafalgarschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Trafalgar School at Downton?

The Trafalgar School at Downton is an academy converter in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Trafalgar School at Downton have?

The Trafalgar School at Downton has 794 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Trafalgar School at Downton's Ofsted rating?

The Trafalgar School at Downton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

How does The Trafalgar School at Downton perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Trafalgar School at Downton achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Trafalgar School at Downton part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Trafalgar School at Downton is part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is The Trafalgar School at Downton?

The Trafalgar School at Downton is located at Breamore Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN.