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The Trafalgar School at Downton

Wiltshire, SP5 3HNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
-0.02
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
190 1st-choice / 153 places
Ranking
#1,570
of 3,141 nationally

About The Trafalgar School at Downton

The Trafalgar School at Downton is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 406 applications for 153 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.65. Of those applications, 190 were first-preference choices, and 148 of those first-preference families were offered a place. While the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the high volume of first-preference applications relative to available places is a strong signal of local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Jy Taylor and currently has 794 pupils on roll, which exceeds its official capacity of 630, further underscoring its popularity and the trust families place in it.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBreamore Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN
HeadteacherJy Taylor
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils794
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
School Capacity794 / 630 (126% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Science LabsArt StudiosTennis CourtsSports HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolAstro TurfLibraryICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RugbyCricketNetballGymnasticsMartial ArtsDanceBasketballFootball

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraArt ClubChoirScience ClubGardeningCodingModel United NationsFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Trafalgar School at Downton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.