The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025). Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 56%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Mahwish Hanif
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
SHOREY BANK, BURNLEY, BB11 2RY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOlive High Boys
Independent · Very close
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 609m away
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 656m away
Burnley College
16 plus · 733m away
Stoneyholme Nursery School
Nursery · 862m away
Lincoln House School
Independent · 868m away
Linkway House School
Independent · 877m away
Questions parents ask
What is Olive High's Ofsted rating?
Olive High was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Olive High?
Olive High currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Olive High take?
Olive High caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Olive High?
Olive High is in BB11 2RY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Olive High have a sixth form?
No, Olive High does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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