Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Trafalgar School at Downton

Breamore Road, Salisbury, SP5 3HN
Part of: MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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The Trafalgar School at Downton
Salisbury, SP5 3HN
794 Pupils
630 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
13.40% FSM %
395 Boys
399 Girls
About The Trafalgar School at Downton

The Trafalgar School at Downton is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Wiltshire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 794 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Jy Taylor.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wiltshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wiltshire
Region South West
Administrative District Wiltshire
Parliamentary Constituency Salisbury
Ward Downton & Ebble Valley
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10063122
URN 144389
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Pete Collingwood-Trewin Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 11/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Louise Arnett Local Governor 13/12/2023 12/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Samantha Bennie Local Governor 13/12/2023 12/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Robin Creswell Local Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Ginny Griffiths Local Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Major Steadman Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robin Vanderzee Local Governor 07/07/2021 06/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Sam Weaver Local Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Downton CofE VA Primary School
0.4 km • Salisbury
Other
Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School
2.64 km • Salisbury
Other
Hale Primary School
3.08 km • Fordingbridge
Other
Breamore Church of England Primary School
3.69 km • Fordingbridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Trafalgar School at Downton is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
The Trafalgar School at Downton has 794 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
The Trafalgar School at Downton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Trafalgar School at Downton is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Trafalgar School at Downton is Mr Jy Taylor.
The Trafalgar School at Downton is at Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, SP5 3HN, in the Wiltshire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Trafalgar School at Downton: Does not have a sixth form.
The Trafalgar School at Downton is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jy Taylor
Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, SP5 3HN
01725550300
www.trafalgarschool.com
Location
SP5 3HN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144389
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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