Goldsmith Primary Academy

About Goldsmith Primary Academy

Goldsmith Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 494 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (157% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Goldsmith Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maximilian Wakeman, it falls under Walsall local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2647th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 58 in Walsall.

Goldsmith Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 54 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Goldsmith Primary Academy include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, Goldsmith Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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