Goldsmith Primary Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Harden, Walsall
Goldsmith Primary Academy is a primary school in Harden, Walsall for ages 2–11 (academy sponsor led). Walsall has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2014 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Goldsmith Road, Harden, WS3 1DL
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Walsall
- Pupils on roll
- 482 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 66% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 18 November 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive academically and personally in this vibrant, harmonious and nurturing school.”
- “Staff know pupils exceptionally well and care deeply about their success and wellbeing.”
- “This creates a strong sense of belonging and pride among pupils.”
To improve
- “Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 28 January 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 75% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 61 first-preference applications, 60 offers in total, 54 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2014 to 2026, as Walsall published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
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Straight-line distance, in Walsall.
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- Rivers Primary Academy 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Field Road Academy 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rushall Primary School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published