Trafalgar School vs UTC Portsmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 0 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trafalgar School
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,031 students
UTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
491 students
| Measure | Trafalgar School Portsmouth, South East | UTC Portsmouth Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #419 of 679 | #289 of 679 |
| National rank | #2632 of 4,090 | #1562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 1,031 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,031 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.7% | 76.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.86 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.5 |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.trafalgarschool.org.uk | www.utcportsmouth.org |
The verdict
- •UTC Portsmouth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 36.5).
- •Trafalgar School is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 491.
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 Trafalgar School better than UTC Portsmouth?
On the Success Index (England), UTC Portsmouth ranks higher (58.5 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 Trafalgar School and UTC Portsmouth?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Trafalgar School: 1,031. UTC Portsmouth: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Trafalgar School and UTC Portsmouth rank in South East?
Trafalgar School is 419th of 679 and UTC Portsmouth is 289th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).