Trafalgar School
URN: 141875 • Portsmouth PO2 9RJ
Overview
- Name
- Trafalgar School
- URN
- 141875
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Copeland (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02392693521
- Website
- Visit Trafalgar School website
- Address
-
London Road, Portsmouth PO2 9RJ
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Summary
Trafalgar School, located in Portsmouth, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,041 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,000. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its values and ethos that promote learning and leadership. With a significant proportion of students (37.9%) eligible for free school meals, Trafalgar School prioritises equity and access to education for all.
The curriculum at Trafalgar is diverse and designed to cater to various interests and abilities, offering a range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school also emphasizes personal development through extracurricular activities, clubs, and programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Students are encouraged to engage in their learning through initiatives such as work experience and leadership opportunities.
Trafalgar School places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the support they need for their academic and personal growth. The school actively promotes British values and provides resources for special educational needs, fostering a community where every student can thrive. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Trafalgar is diverse and designed to cater to various interests and abilities, offering a range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school also emphasizes personal development through extracurricular activities, clubs, and programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Students are encouraged to engage in their learning through initiatives such as work experience and leadership opportunities.
Trafalgar School places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the support they need for their academic and personal growth. The school actively promotes British values and provides resources for special educational needs, fostering a community where every student can thrive. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Edmund's Catholic School (75.5)
- Springfield School (71.2)
- UTC Portsmouth (68.9)
- Springfield School (64.8)
- Admiral Lord Nelson School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 1041
- Boys
- 550
- Girls
- 491
- FSM %
- 37.90
- Open date
- 2015-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1041 | 550 | 491 | 1000 | 37.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1024 | 557 | 467 | 1000 | 36.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 892 | 497 | 395 | 1000 | 30.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 892 | 497 | 395 | 1000 | 30.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 855 | 499 | 356 | 1000 | 29.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 779 | 465 | 314 | 1000 | 26.70 |
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