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Admissions FAQs

Our 2024/25 Open Evening will take place on 10 October 2024. 

Yes, you can arrange to look around during the school day to get a feel for the school in action or come to see our facilities after school. Email lellis.trafalgar@salterns.org to arrange.

The deadline for applications to join Trafalgar School in September 2025 is Thursday 31st October 2024.

Along with Portsmouth City Council, we advise against children moving schools part way through a year. However, if you are interested in an immediate or Mid-Year place for your child, please forward your email to admissions@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

You can apply for a secondary school placed through the Portsmouth City Council website: Apply to move to secondary school - Portsmouth City Council.

Due to the ongoing year-on-year increase in demand for places at Trafalgar School, there are only ever occasional places available in year groups.

You can contact admissions@portsmouthcc.gov.uk for further information.

Yes! We pride ourselves on our strong transition programme which ensures students all feel part of Team Trafalgar as quickly as possible.