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The Olive School, Blackburn
Meins Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QQ, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.8 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
637
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and an impressive 98% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out for its academic excellence. The school boasts a remarkable parent satisfaction rate of 95%, indicating strong community support and trust. Additionally, it ranks in the top 1% nationally for KS2 performance, although specific data on progress measures is limited.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 98% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (171 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Behaviour is good
98%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
School has high expectations
97%
School keeps me informed
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian77.6%
Asian Pakistani17.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.75297, -2.51499 · BB2 6QQ
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN139813
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.oliveblackburn.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Olive School, Blackburn rated by Ofsted?
The Olive School, Blackburn was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is The Olive School, Blackburn a good school?
The Olive School, Blackburn scores 99.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Olive School, Blackburn?
Based on 171 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Olive School, Blackburn receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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