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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH
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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
London, SE5 8UH
376 Pupils
480 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
54.50% FSM %
198 Boys
178 Girls
About Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Southwark, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 376 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Wendy Thangarajah.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southwark or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Southwark
Region London
Administrative District Southwark
Parliamentary Constituency Peckham
Ward St Giles
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074599
URN 100821
Data Last Updated 26-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Denise Williams - Dean Chair of Governors 25/01/2020 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Denise Williams-Dean Chair of Governors 25/01/2020 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ruth Abraham Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Marianne Breedon Governor 04/12/2019 17/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Campbell Governor 02/05/2025 01/05/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Tania Norris Governor 01/11/2022 01/11/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Victoria Sitch Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Israel Sotonwa Governor 23/09/2019 22/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Israel Sotonwa Governor 23/09/2019 22/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Taylor - Whiteway Governor 26/09/2019 25/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Taylor-Whiteway Governor 26/09/2019 25/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emilia Troup Governor 14/09/2023 13/09/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Southwark.
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School has 376 pupils, with a capacity of 480.
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is Ms Wendy Thangarajah.
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is at Peckham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 8UH, in the Southwark local authority, London.
Sixth form at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Wendy Thangarajah
Peckham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 8UH
02077034894
www.olivergoldsmith.southwark.sch.uk
Location
SE5 8UH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100821
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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