The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Shawkat Chowdhury
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Waverley Road, Birmingham, B10 0EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGolden Hillock School
Secondary · 838m away
Ark Boulton Academy
Secondary · 838m away
Conway Primary School
Primary · 914m away
Arden Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Watermelon Independent Schools
Independent · 1.3km away
Al-Ameen Primary School
Independent · 1.3km away
Nelson Mandela School
Primary · 1.5km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Olive School, Small Heath's Ofsted rating?
The Olive School, Small Heath was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Olive School, Small Heath?
The Olive School, Small Heath currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Olive School, Small Heath take?
The Olive School, Small Heath caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Olive School, Small Heath?
The Olive School, Small Heath is in Birmingham, B10 0EG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Olive School, Small Heath have a sixth form?
No, The Olive School, Small Heath does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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