Templars Academy
Witham, CM8 2NJ · Essex · primary school
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344th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,609 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Templars Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Templars Academy
Overview
Templars Academy continues to be a good school, offering a keen sense of community where pupils settle quickly and grow in confidence. The report highlights an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum and lively teaching that engages learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. While significant improvements have been made in mathematics and reading since previous inspections, challenges remain regarding attendance and the oversight of some foundation subjects.
Strengths
- Staff build a comprehensive picture of each child from day one, ensuring correct provision and a strong start in the early years.
- The curriculum is ambitious and broad, with cross-curricular themes like the ‘big idea’ capturing pupils’ imagination and helping them make links between subjects.
- Teaching is described as ‘lively and engaging’, with teachers adept at checking understanding and using ‘teacher interruptions’ to deepen thinking.
- Pupils feel safe, behave very well, and respect differences, guided by the school’s mantra of ‘together we are greater’.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Accelerate intervention strategies for older pupils and those joining mid-year who have gaps in phonics knowledge, so they become fluent readers.
- Ensure subject leaders conduct sharper checks on the implementation and impact of the curriculum in foundation subjects to identify necessary improvements.
- Strengthen efforts to secure regular attendance for the significant minority of pupils who miss too much time in school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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