Templars Academy

About Templars Academy

Templars Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 406 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Templars Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nick Hancock, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10184th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 46 in Braintree.

Templars Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 50 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Templars Academy include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Templars Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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