Temple Meadow Primary School
90%
Capacity
419
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Temple Meadow Primary School
Temple Meadow Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 465 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Temple Meadow Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anita Van Straaten, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10434th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 83 in Sandwell.
Temple Meadow Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 52 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Temple Meadow Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Swimming, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Choir, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Temple Meadow Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, Sandwell, B64 6RH |
| Headteacher | Anita Van Straaten |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.8% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 465 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10434th of 13,686
Nationally
1080th of 1,378
In West Midlands
65th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
51%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
76
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath
Sandwell, B64 6RH
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