The Olive School, Bolton, based in Bolton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a muslim religious character.
The Olive School, Bolton currently has around 425 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 38.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 28.5% , followed by other asian at 10.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashton House, Bolton, BL1 8HT |
| Website: | www.olivebolton.com |
| Telephone: | 01204867890 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bolton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sabina Saeed |
| Religious character: | Muslim |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142898 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 425 |
| Number of Boys: | 211 |
| Number of Girls: | 214 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 38.60% | 164 |
| Pakistani | 28.50% | 121 |
| Other Asian | 10.10% | 43 |
| Other Mixed | 7.80% | 33 |
| African | 5.40% | 23 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| White British | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs Nursery School Vernon Street , BL1 2XN | - not rated | 526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikes Lane Nursery School Board Street , BL3 5EE | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Bolton Ashton House , Waterloo Street BL1 8HT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton Kentford Road , Halliwell BL1 2JL | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valley Community Primary School Hibbert Street , Off Blackburn Road BL1 8JG | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont Primary Community School Chalfont Street , BL1 8JS | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolfenden Primary School Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Bolton Wolfenden Street , BL1 3QE | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| University Collegiate School 85 Deane Road , The Stoller Building BL3 5AG | - not rated | 1,906 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornleigh Salesian College Sharples Park , Astley Bridge BL1 6PQ | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade School Bradshaw Brow , Bradshaw BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Slade CofE School Bradshaw Brow , BL2 3BP | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bolton Sixth Form College Smithills Dean Road , BL1 6JT | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeBridge ASEND Susan Isaacs Building , Vernon Street BL1 2XN | - not rated | 527 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Keswick Street , BL1 8LX | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Base Camp The Base Project , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 976 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Not School.Net Base , Marsden Road BL1 2PF | - not rated | 976 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Personal Learning Centre 97 - 99 Chorley Street , BL1 4AL | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.