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
Easter Holiday Reading Challenge – Year 6 Morpurgo During the Easter holidays, children in 6 Morpurgo were set a fun challenge: Take a photo of yourself reading in the most unusual place you can find! We were so impressed with the creativity and enthusiasm - there were some fantastic and imaginative reading spots! Thank you to our families for supporting this challenge and for encouraging reading beyond the classroom - we love seeing our children enjoying books in such memorable ways!
Reception Offers Day Today is Reception Offers Day and we know it is an exciting time for many families. If you applied for Temple Meadow, we do hope you have been allocated a place with us. Once we receive our confirmed list of children, we will be in touch soon with further information about next steps and upcoming arrangements. We look forward to welcoming our new Reception families very soon!
Celebrating Wellbeing Through Yoga Over the past few weeks, children in Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 have taken part in some wonderful stretching, yoga and mindfulness sessions as part of our whole-school wellbeing programme. The children loved slowing down, moving mindfully and learning simple breathing and relaxation techniques to support their emotional and physical wellbeing. These sessions helped develop flexibility, balance, focus and most importantly, provided calm and positive moments within the school day. It has been lovely to see the children so engaged, confident and reflective during these sessions, building skills they can use both in school and at home. A big thank you to everyone involved in making these experiences so meaningful for our children. We're proud to continue nurturing wellbeing across our school community
Welcome Back, Temple Meadow Families! We hope all our children and families enjoyed a wonderful Easter break filled with rest, fun, and time together. As we return to school, we're excited to welcome everyone back for the start of the summer term - always one of the most exciting and memorable parts of the school year! Our children have so much to look forward to over the coming weeks and we can't wait to see their fantastic learning, teamwork, and creativity continue to shine. Here's to a brilliant term ahead!
Celebrating Ida's Amazing Achievement! We are incredibly proud to share that Ida has successfully taken part in the ProExcel Dance Yorkshire performance, joining hundreds of young dancers from across the UK in an unforgettable event! Ida performed alongside the artist Sigala at the Bradford Bulls Rugby League stadium as part of an Official World Record attempt for the most backing dancers to an artist. What an extraordinary experience! This opportunity showcased Ida's dedication, commitment and passion for dance. She trained with top British dance tutors and represented our school brilliantly in front of thousands of spectators. A huge well done to Ida - you were amazing, and our whole school community is incredibly proud of you!
Celebrating Our End of Term Superstars! In our end of term assembly on Friday, we were incredibly proud to celebrate our Maths, Reading and Writing award winners! These children have shown exceptional effort, determination and achievement throughout the term, and their hard work has truly paid off. Each of them was recognised in front of the whole school and we couldn't be more delighted to celebrate their success with our families and wider community. A huge well done to our award winners you should be very proud of yourselves!
Come and discover why Temple Meadow is the perfect place for your child by joining us at our Nursery Open Event.
✅ Experienced and nurturing staff
✅ Engaging, play-based curriculum
✅ Safe and welcoming setting
📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 9:30am
We are also offer Rising 3's places! This means your child can start in the term before their 3rd birthday.
Click the link to book in for our Open Event.
Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6RH
01384 569 021