Chipping Norton School vs Trafalgar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 127 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chipping Norton School
Chipping Norton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,035 students
Trafalgar School
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,031 students
| Measure | Chipping Norton School Chipping Norton, South East | Trafalgar School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 679 | #419 of 679 |
| National rank | #937 of 4,090 | #2632 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,035 | 1,031 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,035 | 1,031 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.8% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.6% | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.5% | 64.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | – |
| town | Chipping Norton | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | chippingnortonschool.org/ | www.trafalgarschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chipping Norton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 36.5).
- •Chipping Norton School is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 1,031.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chipping Norton School better than Trafalgar School?
On the Success Index (England), Chipping Norton School ranks higher (71.9 vs 36.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chipping Norton School and Trafalgar School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Chipping Norton and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chipping Norton School: 1,035. Trafalgar School: 1,031. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chipping Norton School and Trafalgar School rank in South East?
Chipping Norton School is 200th of 679 and Trafalgar School is 419th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).