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Goldsmith Primary Academy
Goldsmith Road, Harden, West Midlands, WS3 1DL, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.5 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
494
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
157%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 86% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 75% of students achieve expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 9%, overall parent satisfaction and the school's solid reputation make it a compelling choice for families in Walsall.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.9%
Black African9.9%
Asian Other8.1%
White Other5.3%
Black Other3.8%
Other3.4%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.61081, -1.98421 · WS3 1DL
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN138591
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.goldsmithprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Goldsmith Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goldsmith Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is Goldsmith Primary Academy a good school?
Goldsmith Primary Academy scores 85.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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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