Templars Primary School
104%
Capacity
659
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Templars Primary School
Templars Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 659 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 632 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Templars Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Benarous, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12916th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 77th out of 80 in Coventry.
Templars Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 80 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Templars Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Netball, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, Templars Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Templar Avenue, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 9DA |
| Headteacher | Helen Benarous |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 659 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.3% |
| School Capacity | 659 / 632 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12916th of 13,686
Nationally
1323rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
77th of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed80
130
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Templar Avenue, Coventry
Coventry, CV4 9DA
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