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The Trafalgar School at Downton
Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.8 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
794
Capacity
630
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing it in the top 59% of schools nationally. While 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, which may indicate limited options in some subjects. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with a decent level of academic success.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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 48% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.99042, -1.75631 · SP5 3HN
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN144389
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.trafalgarschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Trafalgar School at Downton rated by Ofsted?
The Trafalgar School at Downton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is The Trafalgar School at Downton a good school?
The Trafalgar School at Downton scores 42.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 The Trafalgar School at Downton in GCSEs?
The Trafalgar School at Downton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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