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Goldsmith Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Goldsmith Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Harden, Walsall , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 494 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

494

Pupils

315

Capacity

157%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Goldsmith Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Goldsmith Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 494 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Goldsmith Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Goldsmith Road, Harden, WS3 1DL
Local authority
Walsall
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
67.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138591

Frequently Asked Questions — Goldsmith Primary Academy

Is Goldsmith Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Goldsmith Primary Academy currently has 494 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Goldsmith Primary Academy?

Admission to Goldsmith Primary Academy is managed by Walsall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Goldsmith Primary Academy cover?

Goldsmith Primary Academy is a primary school in Harden, Walsall, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Goldsmith Primary Academy?

Goldsmith Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.