Learning & Achieving
Together
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
- 2 June 2026
Final Book Packs Available! This is it... the last of our book packs are now up for grabs! Don't miss outonce they're gone, they're gone! Comment with the pack number you would like (e.g. Pack 1, Pack 2...) and we'll allocate them on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for continuing to support us and helping these wonderful books find their next homes
- 31 May 2026
Welcome Back! We are excited to welcome all our children and families back after the May half-term break. We hope you all had a lovely, restful week and enjoyed the sunshine safely! We are looking forward to another busy and exciting half term, with lots of learning, fun and special moments ahead. See you all in school tomorrow!
- 31 May 2026
A Huge Thank You! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to WILD Zoological Park for their wonderful generosity in donating 2 adult and 2 child tickets towards our Summer Fair! Your support means so much to us and will help make our event even more special for our families. Donations like this really do make a difference and help us create fantastic opportunities for our children and wider school community. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness - thank you for supporting Temple Meadow!
- 28 May 2026
We would like to say a huge thank you to Tyres on Tarmac for their generous donation of a £50 One4All voucher towards our upcoming Summer Fair! Their support really makes a difference and helps us create a fantastic experience for our children and their families. We truly appreciate your kindness and community spirit. Please support this wonderful local business!
- 27 May 2026
A Big Thank You! We would like to say a huge thank you to West Midlands Safari Park for their incredibly kind support of our upcoming Summer Festival. They have generously donated 4 complimentary admission tickets, which will be used as a raffle prize to help raise funds for our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) project. We know this will be a fantastic prize that our families will be really excited about! We are so grateful for your continued support of our school community and for helping us create even more wonderful opportunities for our children. Thank you again, West Midlands Safari Park - we truly appreciate your generosity!
- 27 May 2026
Eid al-Adha Mubarak Wishing all our families celebrating today a joyful and peaceful Eid filled with love, kindness and togetherness.
Upcoming Events
- 03 Jun
3 Strong Swimming
10:00am – 10:30am - 03 Jun
Year 5&6 Multisports After School Club
3:20pm – 4:15pm - 05 Jun
STAR Assembly
9:00am – 9:30am - 08 Jun
Reception Multisports After School Club
3:20pm – 4:15pm - 10 Jun
Nursery Open Event
9:30am – 10:30am - 10 Jun
3 Strong Swimming
10:00am – 10:30am - 10 Jun
Year 5&6 Multisports After School Club
3:20pm – 4:15pm - 15 Jun
Reception Multisports After School Club
3:20pm – 4:15pm - 17 Jun
3 Strong Swimming
10:00am – 10:30am - 17 Jun
Year 5&6 Multisports After School Club
3:20pm – 4:15pm - 18 Jun
Year 1 visit to Botanical Gardens
8:45am – 3:00pm - 19 Jun
STAR Assembly
9:00am – 9:30am
Quick links
Nursery Places Available Now!
Book in for our Nursery Open Event Today!
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.
Contact Us
Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6RH
01384 569 021