Downton CofE VA Primary School vs The Trafalgar School at Downton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 397 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downton CofE VA Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
272 students
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
| Measure | Downton CofE VA Primary School Salisbury, South West | The Trafalgar School at Downton Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #558 of 1,695 | #136 of 402 |
| National rank | #5341 of 15,697 | #1500 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 272 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 272 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 128.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.downton-pri.wilts.sch.uk | www.trafalgarschool.com |
The verdict
- •Downton CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 59.8).
- •The Trafalgar School at Downton is the larger school with 808 students compared with 272.
- •Downton CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while The Trafalgar School at Downton is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Downton CofE VA Primary School better than The Trafalgar School at Downton?
On the Success Index (England), Downton CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 59.8 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 Downton CofE VA Primary School and The Trafalgar School at Downton?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downton CofE VA Primary School: 272. The Trafalgar School at Downton: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downton CofE VA Primary School and The Trafalgar School at Downton rank in South West?
Downton CofE VA Primary School is 558th of 1,695 and The Trafalgar School at Downton is 136th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).