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Goldsmith Primary Academy

Goodgraded 02/11/2022Ages 2–11494 pupilsNone
Harden, WS3 1DL
Walsall

Goldsmith Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Harden, within the Walsall local authority. The school has around 494 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022, Goldsmith Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Harden can view Goldsmith Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Harden (WS3 1DL), Goldsmith Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 02/11/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals66.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language15.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-7%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in HardenSee the full area report for WS3 1DL