Trafalgar School is a co-educational secondary school in Portsmouth, serving students aged 11-16. The school has a proud history of educating young people on its Hilsea site since the early twentieth century and has long played an important role in supporting aspiration, opportunity and social mobility within the local community. Its name and identity reflect Portsmouth's rich maritime heritage, while its values of respect, aspiration, resilience, community and inclusion underpin all aspects of school life.
The school joined Salterns Academy Trust in 2016 as a founding member of a locally rooted multi-academy trust established to improve educational outcomes across Portsmouth. Since then, Trafalgar has played an active role in the Trust’s collaborative approach to school improvement, contributing to professional learning, curriculum development and the sharing of effective practice. This partnership has supported sustained improvement, strengthened educational standards and the development of leadership capacity across the Trust. At the heart of Trafalgar’s success is an innovative and highly inclusive approach to education, underpinned by a well-established relational and restorative culture that promotes belonging, wellbeing and achievement for all students.
Trafalgar School operates from a large urban campus with a wide range of specialist teaching spaces, pastoral facilities and sports provision. The site includes dedicated science, technology and arts facilities, alongside extensive indoor and outdoor sporting accommodation that is also used by community partners, supporting wider participation and engagement across the local area.
The school was most recently judged Good by Ofsted, with an Outstanding judgement for Personal Development. It is recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care and clear expectations for behaviour and achievement. Students benefit from a broad and ambitious educational experience and progress successfully to further education, apprenticeships and employment across a diverse range of sectors, reflecting the school's positive impact and its contribution to the wider Salterns Academy Trust community.
School Vacancies
If you share our passion for great education and want to come and join Trafalgar School, vacancies are advertised on the school’s website as well as on the trust website
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The school is rated Good by Ofsted. The school is student-centred and has high aspirations for all, a creative and engaging curriculum, and an inclusive approach caring for the wellbeing of every student. We look forward to seeing you at one of our Open Days. More information on admissions is on the school’s website.
View Admission ArrangementThe personal development of pupils is exceptional. Leaders have constructed a programme of enrichment and opportunity to provide every pupil with valuable life experiences and skills.
Pupils thrive and feel safe in this highly inclusive school. Staff ensure that pupils receive the precise help they need. Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning.
Leaders have established a strong culture of safeguarding. They ensure that every member of staff knows how to identify if a pupil may be at risk of harm. They take quick and effective action to seek help when needed.
A well-constructed careers programme ensures that pupils get the tailored support they need to make ambitious decisions about their future.
Staff ensure that pupils receive the precise help they need… They take pride in each other’s successes and take great care to not ‘harm the community’ feel of the school through unkind behaviour. Sanctions for poor behaviour are uncommon because pupils do their best to comply with the high expectations of staff.
