Temple Meadow Primary School
Foundation primary school in Cradley Heath (Sandwell).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
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.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Multisports
- Music
- Netball
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 103957
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Constituency
- Halesowen
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 2 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).2 governors are linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire Lamb | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Victoria Reynolds-Whittaker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Simon Cains | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Lisa Mason | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Lowe | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Pheobe Taylor-Evans | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Anita Van Straaten Confirmed same person | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Miss Sarah Gough | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Carol Whyle | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anneka Stanford | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Laura Wright Confirmed same person | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Aman Puri | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Laura Hadley Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Ben Riley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record