Learning & Achieving
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Welcome
It is a privilege to be Headteacher at Temple Meadow and I am delighted to welcome you to our school website.
Whether you are one of our current families, a prospective family or simply exploring, I hope you find all the information you need about our vibrant school community.
At Temple Meadow, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive; our children are so rewarding to work with. They are full of fun, enjoyment and have a thirst for knowledge Our school is a place of curiosity, creativity, and learning, where we strive to inspire each child to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
Our talented and caring team work tirelessly to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere that fosters a love for learning. We believe that education is a partnership between school and home, and we value the strong relationships we build with our families. Together, we ensure that every child not only achieves excellence, but also grows into a kind, confident, and responsible individual.
We are proud of our school's achievements and the strong sense of community that defines us. I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the exciting opportunities available to our families from our rich curriculum to our diverse extracurricular activities.
Thank you for visiting our website. I look forward to welcoming you to Temple Meadow in person and working together to provide the best possible education for your child.
A more detailed welcome message can be found on our Welcome page.
Best regards
Mrs Van Straaten
Latest Family Connects
Facebook News
- 3 September 2025
We were delighted to welcome our children and their families back to school today! We are looking forward to a wonderful term ahead filled with learning, friendship and growth. Our value for this term is Belong – a reminder that everyone has a special place in our school community
- 2 September 2025
Welcome Back! As we return from the summer break, we want to remind all children about the importance of wearing the correct school uniform. Wearing our uniform helps create a sense of belonging and school pride - something we celebrate at Temple Meadow every day! For more details about or school uniform, click the link below! Let's start the term looking smart, feeling confident, and showing our school pride!
- 1 September 2025
A reminder that there will be no PE lessons during the first week of term. Get ready to jump back into PE from week two! Please see below for your child's PE day: Reception – Thursday Year 1 – Tuesday Year 2 – Wednesday Year 3 – Wednesday Year 4 – Monday Year 5 – Thursday Year 6 – Wednesday
- 31 August 2025
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer break! Monday 1st September and Tuesday 2nd September are INSET days – school will be closed for children. All children in Reception – Year 6 will return on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. Returning Nursery children will start on Monday 8th September 2025. We look forward to welcoming all our children back for an exciting new school year!
- 15 August 2025
- 18 July 2025
A very special farewell to all of our wonderful Year 6 cohort; it has been such a privilege to know you and to watch your journey over the past 7 years. You truly are a very special group, and we will miss you immensely. Your individuality, resilience, and kindness have left a lasting impression on all of us here at Temple Meadow. We wish you every success and happiness as you begin your next adventure at secondary school. Good luck in all your future endeavours and please do keep in touch. We love hearing from you and finding out all about how you're continuing to shine. Go forward with confidence, Year 6 - we believe in you!
Upcoming Events
- 08 Sep
Existing Nursery children return to school following the summer holiday
All Day - 09 Sep
Nursery Intake 1 Settling-In Session
All Day - 09 Sep
Year 6 Meet the Teacher
9:00am – 9:45am - 10 Sep
Nursery Intake 1 Start Date
All Day - 10 Sep
Year 5 Meet the Teacher
9:00am – 9:45am - 10 Sep
Year 6 Swimming
10:00am – 10:30am - 11 Sep
Year 4 Meet the Teacher
9:00am – 9:45am - 12 Sep
STAR Assembly
9:00am – 9:30am - 15 Sep
Reception September 2025 application window opens
All Day - 16 Sep
Year 3 Meet the Teacher
9:00am – 9:45am - 17 Sep
Year 2 Meet the Teacher
9:00am – 9:45am - 17 Sep
Year 6 Swimming
10:00am – 10:30am
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Contact Us
Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6RH
01384 569 021