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The Trafalgar School at Downton term dates
The Trafalgar School at Downton breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wiltshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Trafalgar School at Downton's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Wiltshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3HN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 808
Trust: Magna Learning Partnership
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Website: www.trafalgarschool.com
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, July 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2020: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Trafalgar School at Downton break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This is from Wiltshire council's standard term dates — The Trafalgar School at Downton may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Trafalgar School at Downton?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.