Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, London
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 802nd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Oliver Goldsmith Primary School as their first choice and 141 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oliver Goldsmith Primary School are The Hyde School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 83% maths); St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 82% maths); Fryent Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 63% maths); and Kingsbury Green Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 80% maths).
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
The Hyde SchoolSt Robert Southwell Catholic Primary SchoolFryent Primary SchoolKingsbury Green Primary School
Who goes there
16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 70.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (33%), other ethnic groups (16%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (5.9%) received SEN support and 12 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hendon Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Townsend Lane, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 442 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Brent (744).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oliver Goldsmith Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oliver Goldsmith Primary School are Kingsbury High School (0.9 miles) and JFS (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Brent published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 2,278 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oliver Goldsmith is a warm, inclusive community where children feel safe and happy. The school excels at teaching reading through systematic phonics and nurturing a love of books. With a commitment to creativity, strong support for all learners including those with additional needs, and excellent pastoral care, the school prepares children well for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong sense of community with pupils showing good manners and kindness to each other
- Ambitious and broad curriculum with excellent music and art provision
- Systematic phonics teaching and priority given to developing love of reading
- Good support for pupils with SEND to access the same curriculum as peers
- High-quality personal, social, health and economic education teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack secure subject knowledge and expertise due to inconsistent staff training, which affects curriculum delivery
- Learning checks are inconsistent across subjects - the school needs to routinely check what pupils have learned and remembered
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and addressed evenly across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
music clubs, sports clubs, school council, playground buddies, breakfast club
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a respectful and welcoming community where pupils are friendly, kind, and happy. The school provides an ambitious, broad curriculum with high-quality provision in creative arts and a strong focus on reading.
About
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a primary school in Kingsbury, London, England, located on Coniston Gardens in the London Borough of Brent. It was opened in 1937 as part of Middlesex County Council’s programme of school building to serve the rapidly expanding suburban population of Kingsbury, replacing earlier educational provision centred on Kingsbury Road.
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At a Glance
16.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oliver Goldsmith Primary School.
- School Friend Clubs @ Oliver GoldsmithAt the school · Not yet graded
- Whizkid Wonderland Holiday Camp660m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Primary Sports660m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oliver Goldsmith Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 31 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
412 pupils
408 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Brent council
Places available
3,953
Applications
3,128
Got 1st preference
88.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
8.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
443
Total Pupils
205
Boys
238
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
23.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,778
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,883
Per pupil
£2695k
Total funding
£108k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
17.7%
Persistent absence
379
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Questions parents ask about Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
What are SATs results like at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Of the pupils at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Oliver Goldsmith Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
How close to Oliver Goldsmith Primary School do you need to live?
Brent published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School under its "Any Other Applicant" criterion went to a family 2278 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Classes at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School has around 443 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School in 2024/25. 17.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Oliver Goldsmith Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Oliver Goldsmith Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: School Friend Clubs @ Oliver Goldsmith (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Oliver Goldsmith Primary School's term dates?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 31 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oliver Goldsmith Primary School?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is at Coniston Gardens, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0BD.
Sources: Brent admissions booklet; Brent term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)