Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

URN: 101528 • London NW9 0BD

Overview

Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Simmons (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02082056038
Website
Visit
Address
Coniston Gardens, London NW9 0BD

Summary

Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a community school located in the London Borough of Brent, accommodating 455 pupils within a capacity of 420. The school fosters a welcoming environment where staff, students, and parents collaborate to enhance educational outcomes. With a commitment to inspiring a love of learning, the school aims to develop children academically, socially, emotionally, and physically through a creative curriculum.

The school prides itself on its diverse community, celebrating various cultures and traditions, which enriches the learning experience. Oliver Goldsmith Primary School has a strong ethos of respect and kindness, with pupils encouraged to be well-presented and hardworking. The school’s last Ofsted inspection in June 2018 rated it as good, reflecting its reputation for high academic performance.

Parents are actively involved in school life through the "Friends & Family of Goldsmith" group, which organizes events to strengthen community ties. The school also emphasizes experiential learning, encouraging pupils to engage with their local environment and develop essential life skills.

Key details

LA
Brent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
455
Boys
219
Girls
236
FSM %
16.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 455 219 236 420 16.50
2024-09-11 439 213 226 420 15.90
2023-09-11 439 222 217 420 10.30
2022-09-11 439 222 217 420 10.30
2021-09-11 449 224 225 420 8.10
2020-09-11 455 220 235 371 8.70

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