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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.9 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,041
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 63% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 65%, while 38% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a satisfactory level of academic achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate of 47% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of subjects.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.1%
White Other4.5%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.83039, -1.07061 · PO2 9RJ
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN141875
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.trafalgarschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Trafalgar School rated by Ofsted?
Trafalgar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is Trafalgar School a good school?
Trafalgar School scores 54.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Trafalgar School in GCSEs?
Trafalgar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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