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
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!
What an amazing year it's been at Temple Meadow Primary School! We are so proud of all our children for their hard work, kindness and achievements this year. As we reach the end of term, we want to say a huge thank you to our wonderful families for your continued support. Together, we've made it a year to remember! We wish all our children and families a fun, relaxing and safe summer break. Enjoy the sunshine, make special memories and we'll see you all in September
Best Wishes to Miss Barnham We'd like to take a moment to wish Miss Barnham all the very best as she begins her maternity leave. We are so excited for her as she prepares to welcome her new arrival and know you'll join us in sending her lots of love and good wishes for this special time. We look forward to hearing her happy news in the near future!
As we say a big thank you and goodbye to our outgoing Headboys and Headgirls, we are excited to welcome our new leaders for the year ahead. So many children in our current Year 5 put themselves forward and delivered passionate speeches about why they are proud to be part of Temple Meadow. It was truly inspiring to see their confidence and commitment! We'd like to celebrate our new Headboys and Headgirls -congratulations to Aizah, Clarke, Leah, Zaharon, Gurveer and Ziah! We're so proud to have you representing our school. We look forward to seeing you lead with pride and enthusiasm next year!
Nursery Graduation 2025 Yesterday, we celebrated a truly special milestone - our Nursery Graduation! It was a joy to see our amazing children take the stage, full of confidence and pride, as they marked the end of their Nursery journey. The ceremonies were full of smiles, laughter and a few happy tears as we reflected on their incredible growth this year. A big thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make the day so memorable. We're especially excited that most of our Nursery children will be graduating into Reception in September - we can't wait to see what they achieve next!
Children in Years 1 to 6 will return to school on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
Returning Nursery pupils will be back on Monday 8th September 2025.
Enjoy the sunshine and see you soon!
Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6RH
01384 569 021