Templewood Primary School
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SD · Hertfordshire · primary school
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239th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Templewood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 interventions are in place for the 3.0% of pupils who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a small cohort?
What Ofsted said about Templewood Primary School
Overview
Templewood Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming” environment where pupils feel safe and value differences. The report highlights “rapid improvements” since the previous inspection, noting that leaders have successfully implemented an “ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum” and established strong routines. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with outstanding personal development, supported by effective leadership and a positive culture.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a “positive attitude to their learning” and “achieve well overall,” benefiting from a curriculum that clearly builds on previous knowledge.
- The school provides “highly effective support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to learn alongside peers and make strong progress.
- Reading is prioritised with “consistently and rigorously” taught phonics, resulting in many pupils leaving as “highly competent readers.”
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils enjoying a “wide range of clubs” and leadership opportunities such as being “bronze ambassadors” or sports leaders.
- A new behaviour policy has led to a “considerable reduction” in incidents, while attendance is now high and staff are seen as “professional, visible and approachable.”
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teachers do not explicitly teach subject-specific vocabulary, meaning pupils cannot accurately explain their knowledge using the correct terms.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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