The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 644
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mr L Chamberlain (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lyndon Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 354m away
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Trident Alternative Provision Ltd
Independent · 819m away
Kineton Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ulverley School
Primary · 1.3km away
Valley Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Hatchford Brook Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Olton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Olton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Olton Primary School?
Olton Primary School currently has 644 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Olton Primary School take?
Olton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Olton Primary School?
Olton Primary School is in Solihull, B92 7QF, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Olton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Olton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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