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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
- Primary
- Southwark SE5 8UH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritized reading with a well-structured phonics program and regular library visits.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils typically learn well across a wide range of subjects thanks to a clear and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff are still becoming familiar with the new phonics program and need additional training.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Children's learning in early years provides a strong foundation, especially in mathematics. Phonics program has developed confidence and fluency in reading and spelling.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify gaps quickly and plan effectively for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they access the same learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are confident that staff will listen to any concerns. Any incidents of bullying are dealt with effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff support pupils with special educational needs accurately, allowing them extra time to understand subject content.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are taught about different forms of bullying and know they can speak to staff if they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils are taught to keep themselves safe, including online safety measures.
Parent Feedback: Parents spoke positively about the school during informal conversations at the start of the school day.
Parental Involvement: Parents and families actively participate in events such as the 鈥榠nternational evening鈥�.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a range of clubs and activities, including football, gardening, and circus skills clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value leaders鈥� work to make the school better, particularly supporting staff well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders ensure that the curriculum is both clear and ambitious, leading to positive pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check pupils' understanding during lessons and identify knowledge gaps quickly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teaching is not always precisely matched to the new phonics program's expectations.
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About Us
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 413 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a community school run by Southwark Local Authority, and our staff members are typical of both our institution and the neighbourhood. Our strong connections with the outside world give our students special opportunities, allowing them to benefit from our location on the outskirts of the vibrant and busy Camberwell and Peckham neighbourhoods as well as our proximity to some of the most exciting educational destinations in the capital. Reception to Year 6 are served by our school, which also has a daycare and offers full- and part-time spots. We are housed in two Victorian structures that are joined by a contemporary addition. Our deliberate transition from three forms to two forms of admission is almost complete, giving our students more playtime and educational possibilities. Oliver Goldsmith Primary is delighted to be a welcoming, multicultural school with a strong sense of family. In terms of progress, our school is in the top 10% nationwide. We provide a variety of extracurricular activities in addition to the National Curriculum before, after, and during school hours to further our goal of educating the whole child. The learning environment at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is stimulating, healthy, safe, and鈥攎ost importantly鈥攅xciting for everyone.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 63.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.91% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 12 | 61.67% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 10.92% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 7 | 61.08% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 10.16% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 56.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.8% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1