Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School currently has around 455 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 27.9%. indian pupils make up about 22% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 14.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Coniston Gardens, London, NW9 0BD |
| Website: | www.olivergoldsmith.brent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02082056038 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Brent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Simmons |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101528 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 455 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 236 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 27.90% | 127 |
| Indian | 22.00% | 100 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 14.50% | 66 |
| Other Mixed | 7.30% | 33 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 4.40% | 20 |
| African | 4.20% | 19 |
| Caribbean | 4.20% | 19 |
| White British | 3.50% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 11 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Coniston Gardens , NW9 0BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Infant School Coniston Gardens , NW9 0BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Coniston Gardens , Kingsbury NW9 0BD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | - not rated | 718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyde School Hyde Crescent , NW9 7EY | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury High School Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JFS , Kenton HA3 9TE | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Church Lane Pupil Referral Unit 434 Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8BD | - not rated | 638 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Rung Independent School 197-205 High Street , Ponders End EN3 4DZ | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent River College 364b Stag Lane , Kingsbury NW9 9AE | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park School Grove Park , Kingsbury NW9 0JY | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.