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Templars Academy
Cressing Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.4 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational standards. Although the percentage of pupils achieving the expected level in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 42%, which is below the national average, it ranks in the top 91% for expected outcomes compared to other schools. However, only 2% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
White Other6.7%
Asian Indian5.2%
Black Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.81370, 0.63556 · CM8 2NJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN142813
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.templarsacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Templars Academy rated by Ofsted?
Templars Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2019.
Is Templars Academy a good school?
Templars Academy scores 13.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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