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
Year 4 Explore ThinkTank! Last week, our Year 4 children had an inspiring and funfilled day at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum! From handson science exhibits to discovering Birmingham's fascinating industrial past, the children enjoyed a full day of curiosity, creativity and STEM learning. Travelling by train added an extra layer of reallife experience and the children were fantastic ambassadors for Temple Meadow throughout the day. They especially loved exploring the interactive galleries and spending time in the outdoor science garden! Thank you to our staff team for making the day such a success.
Reminder for Our Temple Meadow Families We still have spaces available for our free workshop designed for families of children aged 5–7. Understanding Children's Behaviour Thursday 19 March 2026 1:45pm – 3:15pm This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical tips and support and it's completely free! Please remember: this workshop is not run by school, so families will need to sign up by visiting: www.bookwhen.com/choices Password: Meadow1 We'd love to see as many families as possible benefit from this session.
What an amazing day our Reception children had on Wednesday at Sycamore Adventure Centre! They had the best time exploring the water and sand areas, riding the bikes, and enjoying the soft play, slides, tunnels, and swings. A particular favourite was the incredible sensory room, along with so many other exciting activities throughout the day. Our children represented Temple Meadow brilliantly - their behaviour was fantastic, and they were an absolute credit to our school. We are so proud of them! A huge thank you to our wonderful family volunteers for supporting the trip and helping to make it such a great success.
After School Club Fun! Our Year 1 and Year 2 children have been busy getting creative in After School Club this week! Using bright colours, paper, and lots of imagination, the children have crafted their very own handmade flower pots. From bold, rainbow-coloured petals to carefully designed stems and leaves, each creation is completely unique and they look absolutely fantastic! It's been lovely to see the children taking such pride in their work and supporting each other as they built their colourful bouquets. We hope you enjoy seeing some of their finished designs!
What a Wonderful Start to Our Stretch, Yoga & Meditation Workshops! Today we were delighted to launch our very first Stretch, Yoga and Meditation Family & Child Workshop and what a fantastic start it was! Our Year 3 families joined us this morning for a calm, uplifting and connected session filled with: Gentle stretching Relaxing breathing techniques Beginnerfriendly yoga poses Mini meditations to support focus and wellbeing Shared mindfulness activities that brought families together The room was full of smiles, calm energy and special moments between children and their adults. It was a joy to see everyone taking time to pause, breathe and enjoy mindful movement together. A huge thank you to our Year 3 families for embracing the session so positively, what a brilliant start to our wholeschool wellbeing series!
TIM Little People Workshops Are Underway! Last week, we were really pleased to welcome the team from Black Country Helping Hands as we began our first TIM (This Is Me) Little People Workshop. Over the next four weeks, a group of our children will be taking part in these wonderful sessions delivered by Martina, Sam and Charlotte. The children thoroughly enjoyed engaging with activities all about emotions with lots of smiles, meaningful discussions and opportunities to express themselves. We look forward to welcoming the team again this Thursday!
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