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The Olive School, Preston
Vicarage Lane, Preston, PR2 8DW, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.6 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
420
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and an impressive 88% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out for its academic excellence. It ranks in the top 4% nationally for these subjects, and parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school. Overall, it offers a strong educational environment, though specific data on progress measures is limited.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 30% | Top 2% UK |
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
99%
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian58.3%
Asian Pakistani16.9%
Mixed Other11.9%
Other4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.78029, -2.70274 · PR2 8DW
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN142866
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is The Olive School, Preston rated by Ofsted?
The Olive School, Preston was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2019.
Is The Olive School, Preston a good school?
The Olive School, Preston scores 99.6/100 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, Preston?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Olive School, Preston receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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