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
Eid Sport Celebration Event ! This week, a group of our KS2 children enjoyed a brilliant at West Bromwich Albion's Dome. They took part in tennis, football, football rounders, storytelling, singing and crafts - with handball being a firm favourite as they got competitive against another school! Our children represented Temple Meadow beautifully and had a morning full of teamwork, celebration and fun.
Reception Bug Ball – What a Fantastic Day! Today our Reception children celebrated the end of their Growing topic in the most brilliant way with our muchanticipated Bug Ball! The costumes were absolutely wonderful, with children arriving as all sorts of mini-beasts, from buzzing bees to colourful butterflies. It was lovely to see so much creativity, especially from those who put together fantastic homemade outfits. Throughout the day, the children enjoyed a range of bugthemed activities, including: Creative bug crafts Fun themed games Minibeast investigations Lots of dancing at our Bug Ball celebration It's been a joyful day full of imagination, excitement and plenty of wiggly, jiggly dancing! Well done to all our little bugs for making the event so special.
What a lovely day we had yesterday in Nursery! Our Easter Stay and Play was full of curious children, smiling families, and lots of handson fun including planting, crafting, exploring and chatting together. Thank you to everyone who came along and made the session feel so special!
Stretch, Yoga and Meditation for Year 6! This morning, some of our Year 6 families joined us for a brilliant session of Stretch, Yoga and Meditation. Children took part in gentle stretching, mindful breathing and simple yoga sequences designed to help them feel calm, centred and ready for the day ahead. They also enjoyed short guided meditations that supported focus and positive Thank you to all of our Year 6 families who joined us and helped create such a peaceful atmosphere.
A Calm and Focused Morning for Year 4! Some of our Year 4 families enjoyed a brilliant Stretch, Yoga and Meditation session this morning. Children took part in gentle stretching, calming breathing, childfriendly yoga and short guided meditations, creating a peaceful and positive atmosphere. Thank you to those Year 4 families who joined us!
Easter Egg Decorating Competition – Reminder! We're eggstremely excited to remind our wonderful Temple Meadow families that our Easter Egg Decorating Competition is nearly here! Children are invited to bring their decorated eggs into school on Wednesday 25th March 2026. Entries will be judged ahead of our assembly on Friday 27th March, where the winners will be announced. There will be: Two winners from KS1 Two winners from KS2 One winner from EYFS Each winner will receive a delicious chocolate egg! This year we're encouraging children to use recycled materials to get creative. Designs can be inspired by ageappropriate TV or film characters, animals, food themes, or anything their imaginations can dream up the possibilities are endless! We can't wait to see all the eggstraordinary creations. Have fun and good luck, everyone!
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