Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
Address: Peckham Road, Camberwell
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE5 8UH
Telephone Number: 02 0770 4894
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Wendy Thangarajah
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 358 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.5%

Location and administration

URN: 100821
DfE Number: 210/2855
UKPRN: 10074599
UPRN: 200003494972
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Southwark (E09000028)
Constituency: Peckham (E14001421)
Electoral Ward: St Giles (E05011115)

Easting & Northing: 533566E, 176849N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 31.72" N 0° 4' 40.95" W
Plus Code: 9C3XFWGC+5Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Camberwell College of Arts (0.2km)
  2. St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Harris Academy Peckham (0.4km)
  4. Cherry Garden School (0.5km)
  5. The Villa (0.6km)
  6. Tuke School (0.6km)
  7. Angel Oak Academy (0.6km)
  8. Spa School Camberwell (0.7km)
  9. The Grove Nursery School (0.7km)
  10. St George's Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Ruth Abraham - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Ms Tania Norris - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Miss Victoria Sitch - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Israel Sotonwa - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mr Richard Taylor - Whiteway - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Ms Emilia Troup - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Mrs Denise Williams - Dean - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.