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
We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming a full cohort of 60 children into Reception this September! We also have one or two spaces available in Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 for next academic year. If you know any families who would love to be part of our warm, welcoming, and ambitious school community, please do encourage them to get in touch, we'd be delighted to show them what makes Temple Meadow such a special place to learn and grow.
Join us for our Summer Parent Support Sessions with Lisa Nicholls (Inclusion Support) – starting tomorrow, from 9–11am at Flying Start Children's Centre. These relaxed and friendly sessions offer support with: Boundaries and routines Mental health and well-being Emotions and regulation Held every Tuesday morning Flying Start Children's Centre Speak to our Pastoral Support Team for more information.
Healthy Eating Week – Coming Soon! We're excited to share that our Pupil Parliament has been busy planning a Healthy Eating Focus Week for children in Years 1–6, starting Monday 16th June! The week will kick off with a special assembly and include a Healthy Snack Challenge where each healthy break-time snack earns points for the class! The class with the most points wins a certificate and a fun prize! Please support us by encouraging your child to bring in a healthy snack each day – together, we can help our children build lifelong healthy habits!
Exciting News! From tomorrow, children will be able to scoot to school and park their scooters safely in our brand new scooter rack! We have 36 spaces available on a first come first served basis. The racks are located on the KS1 playground. A weatherproof cover will be added soon to help protect scooters and bikes from the elements. We're thrilled to support healthy and active travel to school while also helping reduce congestion at drop-off and pick-up times! Please remember: while we'll do our best to discourage unauthorised access, the school cannot accept responsibility for personal items left on site.
Can you help us brighten up our Early Years space? School budgets are tight, but we're always looking for ways to improve our environment for the benefit of our children and we have a lovely new project in mind! We're hoping to transform one of the walls in our Early Years outdoor area with chalkboard paint, creating a fun and imaginative role play space where children can draw, write, and express themselves freely during playtime. If you could spare a few hours to help us paint and bring this vision to life, we'd be so grateful! Please contact the School Office to let us know you're interested and we'll coordinate a time for everyone to come together and get creative. Every bit of help makes a big difference
Uniform Donations Needed! We're currently collecting preloved school uniforms for both boys and girls in the following age groups: 3–4, 5–6 and 9–11 years. If you have any items to donate, please drop them off at the Community Hub between 8:50 and 9:00am. Every donation helps – thank you for your support!
Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6RH
01384 569 021