Trafalgar Junior School
About Trafalgar Junior School
Trafalgar Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, a local authority where 16 of its 46 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school sits in a competitive local landscape: its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour, Twickenham Primary Academy, is just 0.6 kilometres away, and the top-performing peers in the borough include St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School, Deer Park School and Barnes Primary School, each with a ranking score of 92 or 93. Trafalgar itself was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. Under headteacher Phil Taverner, the school now serves 360 pupils and has earned Good marks across all five Ofsted categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management — suggesting a steady upward trajectory within a high-performing local authority.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
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