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Templars Primary School

Templars Primary School

Coventry, CV4 9DAPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTemplar Avenue, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 9DA
HeadteacherHelen Benarous
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils659
Free School Meals (FSM)36.3%
School Capacity659 / 632 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
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

Top 94%

1323rd of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 96%

77th of 80

In Coventry

Top 96%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

36%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:53%
Higher:9%
Writing
Expected:52%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:64%
Higher:11%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -19%

'22/23

55%

'23/24

36%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersNetballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

80

Applications

130

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Templars Primary School

Templars Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02476466337www.templars.coventry.sch.uk

Templar Avenue, Coventry

Coventry, CV4 9DA

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Templar Avenue, Coventry

Coventry, CV4 9DA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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