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Trafalgar School

I am incredibly proud to lead Trafalgar School; a community like no other. It is a privilege to be Head of School (and Acting Headteacher), and to work alongside such dedicated staff, talented students, and supportive families.

We are a relational school where everyone belongs and is valued. Our calm and nurturing environment is built on strong relationships between students, staff, and parents, and our five core values of Aspiration, Community, Inclusion, Resilience, and Respect shape every aspect of school life. These values, defined by our students and linked to the UNCRC, underpin the culture we are so proud to be a part of.

We are relentlessly determined for every young person. Our curriculum is ambitious, personalised and inclusive, and our teaching is consistently strong because of our unwavering focus on high‑quality learning: every lesson, every day. Our high expectations, combined with high levels of support, ensure that all students are challenged to achieve their very best...

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Cambridge University Trip - April 2026

Recently a group of our Year 10 students set off bright and early for an exciting visit to...

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Year 11 Booster timetable - Easter 2026

As we move into this important stage of Year 11, we are pleased to share that a wide programme of...

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Year 11 Mock Exam timetable - March 2026

YEAR 11 MOCK EXAMS – 2nd March 2026 (Timetable Week A)



All am exams start in tutor time...

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Salterns Academy Trust - AGM - 14 January 2026

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Results Day 2025

On Thursday 21st August 2025, our Year 11 students returned to school to collect their eagerly...

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Year 11 Exam Timetable - May/June 2025

Languages Speaking
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PE Practical
Between 31st March and 25 th...

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Consultation on proposed works at Trafalgar School

Consultation on proposed works at Trafalgar School’s site to increase overall capacity, with the...

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SAT Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Salterns Academy Trust will take place on Wednesday 15th...

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Results Day 2024

On Thursday, 22nd August 2024, our Year 11 students returned to school to collect their...

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Year 10’s Inspirational Encounter with Holocaust Survivor John Hajdu

Last Friday, our Year 10 students had the incredible privilege of hearing the testimony of John...

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Student Leadership announced for 2024-25

Congratulations to our new Senior Student Leadership Team & Student Heads of House for 2024-25...

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Grease - School Production 2024

On Thursday 18th July, our fantastic Trafalgar students performed Grease the musical in our biggest...

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Sports Festival 2024

We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Sports Festival! The event was a tremendous...

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Prom 2024

Last night, the Class of 2024 marked the end of their time with Team Trafalgar in a grand...

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Students meet Poet Laureate

Our students had an incredible time at the New Theatre Royal listening to Poet Laureate Simon...

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Inclusion sits at the heart of the practice of all within the school and there is strong evidence that the commitment to adapting the curriculum to the individual needs of students reflects the highest of ambitions for their most vulnerable students

Russell Bennett, Director of Education - GLF Trust

I value that the school provides opportunities for children outside of the everyday curriculum

Parent Survey, 2022

‘Pupils thrive and feel safe in this highly inclusive school.’

Ofsted, 2023

The staff at Trafalgar School have a clear passion

Laura Berry, Ark Dickens Primary School

Trafalgar School has an explicit focus on caring relationships, knowing their students and a restorative culture

Ian Hunkin, Delta Trust

‘Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning.’

Ofsted, 2023

I have no doubt that Team Trafalgar are committed to improving the life chances of the young people

Councillor Terry Norton

Strong relationships are the heart of everything the school does

Hayden Ginns, Assistant Director for Children - Portsmouth City Council

‘Pupils see themselves as ’Team Trafalgar’ and are proud to represent their school.’

Ofsted 2023

‘The personal development of pupils is exceptional.’

Ofsted 2023