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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

Brent, NW9 0BDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,922
of 13,686 nationally

About Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

Oliver Goldsmith Primary School in Brent is a state primary that is clearly popular with local families. The school currently has 455 pupils on roll, which is 35 over its official capacity of 420, and the pressure for places is evident in the admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 179 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of nearly 3:1. Of those applications, 51 were first-preference choices, and only 45 first-preference offers were made, meaning even families who put it top of their list weren't guaranteed a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.5%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and reflects the diverse, mixed-intake nature of the area. Headteacher James Simmons leads a non-denominational school that also offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single-site option from early years right through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressConiston Gardens, London, Brent, NW9 0BD
HeadteacherJames Simmons
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils455
Free School Meals (FSM)16.5%
School Capacity455 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosDining HallSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingTennisFootballRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirGardeningFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.