The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 95% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 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
- 425
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Sabina Saeed
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ashton House, Waterloo Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8HT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Olive School, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
The Olive School, Bolton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Olive School, Bolton?
The Olive School, Bolton currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Olive School, Bolton take?
The Olive School, Bolton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Olive School, Bolton?
The Olive School, Bolton is in Bolton, BL1 8HT, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Olive School, Bolton have a sixth form?
No, The Olive School, Bolton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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