SchoolScoresGoldsmith Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
Goldsmith Road, Harden, WS3 1DL
01922 710182 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 18 November 2025 , published 27 January 2026.
In short: 3 exceptional, 4 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Walsall comparisons use the 8 of its 85 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 77 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 87% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 93% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 89% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 88% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 82% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 90% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 73% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 79% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 90% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
75% — 16 points above the Walsall average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Walsall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 67.6% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 69th highest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 47th highest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 29th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 71st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 61st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 42nd highest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 33rd highest of 85 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edgar Stammers Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunshine Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion)
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2024 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leamore Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rivers Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Field Road Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Walsall Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Goldsmith Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goldsmith Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 18 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 exceptional, 4 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Goldsmith Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Goldsmith Primary Academy?
98% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Goldsmith Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Goldsmith Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Goldsmith Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138591.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.