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The Olive School, Birmingham
215 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3EY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.7 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
630
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional KS2 results, this primary school boasts an impressive 88% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 4% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school based on 174 responses. Such strong performance and community support highlight its effectiveness in providing quality education for children aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 25 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 (174 responses)
★★★★★4.4
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani55.6%
Mixed Other7.3%
Other5.9%
Asian Bangladeshi5.1%
Black African3.0%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.44958, -1.84634 · B11 3EY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN142888
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.olivebirmingham.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Olive School, Birmingham rated by Ofsted?
The Olive School, Birmingham was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.
Is The Olive School, Birmingham a good school?
The Olive School, Birmingham scores 99.7/100 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, Birmingham?
Based on 174 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Olive School, Birmingham receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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