Compare St Edmund's Catholic School and Trafalgar School and UTC Portsmouth

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Edmund's Catholic School (Secondary) in Portsmouth; Trafalgar School (Secondary) in Portsmouth; UTC Portsmouth (Secondary) in Portsmouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Edmund's Catholic School, Trafalgar School and UTC Portsmouth. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school, academy sponsor led and university technical college type located around Portsmouth, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Edmund's Catholic School), published Feb 2016. The lowest is 2 (Trafalgar School), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Trafalgar School (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; all within the The Salterns Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	St Edmund's Catholic School PO1 1RX	Trafalgar School PO2 9RJ	UTC Portsmouth PO2 9DU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • University technical college
Location	Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 1RX	Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 9RJ	Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 9DU
Latest Ofsted	1 29 Feb 2016	2 23 Oct 2023	1 22 Jul 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	945	1000	600
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Portsmouth (851)	The Salterns Academy Trust	Portsmouth (851)
Website	www.saintedmunds.org.uk	www.trafalgarschool.org.uk	www.utcportsmouth.org
Telephone	02392823766	02392693521	02393120200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Edmund's Catholic School

PO1 1RX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 1RX
Ofsted: 1 29 Feb 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Portsmouth (851)
Website: www.saintedmunds.org.uk
Telephone: 02392823766

Trafalgar School

PO2 9RJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 9RJ
Ofsted: 2 23 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Salterns Academy Trust
Website: www.trafalgarschool.org.uk
Telephone: 02392693521

UTC Portsmouth

PO2 9DU

Phase / Type: Secondary • University technical college
Location: Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 9DU
Ofsted: 1 22 Jul 2021
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Portsmouth (851)
Website: www.utcportsmouth.org
Telephone: 02393120200

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.