Located in Solihull, Olton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Olton Primary School currently has around 644 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 18.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Lyndon Road, Solihull, B92 7QF |
| Website: | www.olton.solihull.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217062644 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr L Chamberlain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104076 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 628 |
| Number of Pupils: | 644 |
| Number of Boys: | 339 |
| Number of Girls: | 305 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.50% | 293 |
| Pakistani | 18.90% | 122 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.20% | 40 |
| Other Asian | 5.70% | 37 |
| Indian | 5.00% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 13 |
| Chinese | 2.00% | 13 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 12 |
| African | 1.60% | 10 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olton Primary School Lyndon Road , Olton B92 7QF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daylesford Infant School Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Richmond Road , Olton B92 7RR | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Richmond Road , Olton B92 7RR | - not rated | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 523 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 387 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.