Trafalgar School Catchment Area
Trafalgar School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1041 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,041
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Trafalgar School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Trafalgar School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Portsmouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Portsmouth catchment area documents →Trafalgar School — School Information
- Full address
- London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RJ
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141875
Other Secondary Schools in Portsmouth
If Trafalgar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Portsmouth are the next closest alternatives.
St Edmund's Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO1 1RX
The Portsmouth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PO1 5PF
Miltoncross Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PO3 6RB
Admiral Lord Nelson School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PO3 5XT
UTC Portsmouth Catchment Area
University technical college · PO2 9DU
Springfield School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PO6 1QY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Trafalgar School
Is Trafalgar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Trafalgar School currently has 1041 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Trafalgar School? ▾
Admission to Trafalgar School is managed by Portsmouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Trafalgar School cover? ▾
Trafalgar School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Trafalgar School? ▾
Trafalgar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.