The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Head
- Mr James Simmons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coniston Gardens, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0BD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Oliver Goldsmith Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oliver Goldsmith Primary School take?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is in London, NW9 0BD, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oliver Goldsmith Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Oliver Goldsmith Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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