Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Coniston Gardens, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a primary school in Brent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. It ranks 39th of 51 primary schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
This school is a respectful and welcoming place to be. There is a real sense of community spirit here. Pupils are friendly and kind. They show good manners. Pupils enjoy being taught about cultures and faiths that are different to their own. The curriculum gives pupils experiences that encourage them to aim high for their futures. The school encourages pupils to become global citizens and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils behave sensibly and enjoy their learning, both inside and outside the classroom. Pupils know they can share any worries or concerns they may have with a trusted adult or place a note in worry boxes in classrooms. All this allows pupils to flourish. They are happy and kept safe in this school. The school provides an ambitious curriculum for all pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have support to access the same curriculum as their peers. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to experience a wide range of interesting visits and visitors. Parents and carers praise the school for its caring attitude and for the learning experiences provided for their children.
What the school should improve
- Staff training has not made sure that teachers' subject knowledge and expertise are routinely secure, which sometimes hinders pupils' learning. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, teachers are trained to implement the school's ambitious curriculum so that pupils achieve highly across all subjects.
- Checks on pupils' learning vary between subjects and across the school. This affects pupils' learning and recall of key content because identifying and dealing with gaps in pupils' knowledge is uneven. The school should ensure that staff routinely check what pupils have learned and remembered, and identify and address any gaps in their understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
443 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Hyde School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Fryent Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Kingsbury Green Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Simmons
- Phone
- 02082056038
- Address
- Coniston Gardens, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0BD
- Local authority
- Brent
- URN
- 101528
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.