Character profile template

A comprehensive character profile template designed for KS2 and KS3 English teachers to support creative writing and textual analysis across primary and secondary classrooms.

What's included

• Sections guiding students through character analysis, from physical traits to motivations and relationships
• Format suitable for creating original characters or analysing literary ones
• Framework that works for both primary and secondary textual analysis

Available as a free printable PDF or as an editable version for subscribers that can be customised to suit your teaching needs.

How to use this resource

This character profile KS2 and KS3 resource breaks down character development into manageable sections, helping students understand how authors craft believable characters. Primary teachers can use it to support story writing and reading comprehension, whilst secondary teachers can employ it for deeper analytical work on set texts. Students might complete the profile before writing their own narratives, giving them a solid foundation for character consistency. Alternatively, when studying literature, pupils can populate the template to explore how characters drive plot, represent themes, or interact with one another, developing critical analysis skills that support essay writing and class discussion.