The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 98% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
98%
+36.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 637
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Smeena Riaz (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Meins Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Olive School, Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
The Olive School, Blackburn was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Olive School, Blackburn?
The Olive School, Blackburn currently has 637 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Olive School, Blackburn take?
The Olive School, Blackburn caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Olive School, Blackburn?
The Olive School, Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB2 6QQ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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