St Aldhelm's Academy vs The Trafalgar School at Downton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aldhelm's Academy
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students
| Measure | St Aldhelm's Academy Poole, South West | The Trafalgar School at Downton Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 402 | #136 of 402 |
| National rank | #3822 of 4,090 | #1500 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 808 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 808 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 128.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.6 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.4% | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.9% | 65.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poole | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk | www.trafalgarschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Trafalgar School at Downton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 14.5).
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 St Aldhelm's Academy better than The Trafalgar School at Downton?
On the Success Index (England), The Trafalgar School at Downton ranks higher (59.8 vs 14.5 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 St Aldhelm's Academy and The Trafalgar School at Downton?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Poole and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aldhelm's Academy: 808. The Trafalgar School at Downton: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aldhelm's Academy and The Trafalgar School at Downton rank in South West?
St Aldhelm's Academy is 387th of 402 and The Trafalgar School at Downton is 136th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).