The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- INSPIRES MAT
- Head
- Mr Nick Hancock
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cressing Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift New Rickstones
Secondary · 521m away
Elm Hall Primary School
Primary · 527m away
Southview School
Special school · 552m away
Chatten Free School
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Powers Hall Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Witham Oaks Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Acorn Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Lift Maltings
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Templars Academy's Ofsted rating?
Templars Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Templars Academy?
Templars Academy currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Templars Academy take?
Templars Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Templars Academy?
Templars Academy is in Witham, CM8 2NJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Templars Academy have a sixth form?
No, Templars Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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