The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 39.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- The Rowley Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Anita Van Straaten (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Hill Primary School
Primary · 478m away
Reddal Hill Primary School
Primary · 723m away
Highfields Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Corngreaves Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Corngreaves Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Coombswood Special School
Independent · 1.1km away
Brickhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Netherbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Temple Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Temple Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Temple Meadow Primary School?
Temple Meadow Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Temple Meadow Primary School take?
Temple Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Temple Meadow Primary School?
Temple Meadow Primary School is in Cradley Heath, B64 6RH, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Temple Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Temple Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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