The Trafalgar School at Downton

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Trafalgar School at Downton
Address: Breamore Road, Downton
Town/City: Salisbury
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SP5 3HN
Telephone Number: 01725 550300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Magna Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Magna Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jy Taylor
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 808 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 128% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.2%

SEN Provisions

  • PD - Physical Disability

Location and administration

URN: 144389
DfE Number: 865/4006
UKPRN: 10063122
UPRN: 10010449035
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Salisbury (E14001460)
Electoral Ward: Downton & Ebble Valley (E05013432)

Easting & Northing: 417200E, 121253N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 27.81" N 1° 45' 22.25" W
Plus Code: 9C2WX6RV+CG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Louise Arnett - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Ms Samantha Bennie - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Mr Pete Collingwood-Trewin - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2030.
  • Mr Pete Collingwood-Trewin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Robin Creswell - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Ms Ginny Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mr Graham Lacey - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mrs Lisa Peart - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 October 2030.
  • Mr Sam Weaver - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2029.