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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Peckham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 8UH, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
376
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in May 2022, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, though it faces challenges with only 51% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While the school performs in the top 80% nationally for expected standards, the higher standard achievement is notably low at just 2%. Parents may appreciate the overall positive environment, but should consider the areas for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.8%
Black Caribbean14.4%
Other13.0%
Mixed Other6.4%
White British4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Asian Other4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
White Other3.5%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.47484, -0.07820 · SE5 8UH
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100821
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Oliver Goldsmith Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Oliver Goldsmith Primary School a good school?
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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