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The Olive School, Bolton
Ashton House, Waterloo Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8HT, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
100.0 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
425
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional KS2 results, this primary school boasts a 95% achievement rate in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is remarkable, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, highlighting a strong community and supportive environment. The higher standard achievement of 32% further reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 10 July 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%. | 95% | 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%. | 32% | Top 1% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
School keeps me informed
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
96%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian38.6%
Asian Pakistani28.5%
Asian Other10.1%
Mixed Other7.8%
Black African5.4%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White British0.2%
Location
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53.58752, -2.42827 · BL1 8HT
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Olive School, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
The Olive School, Bolton was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2019.
Is The Olive School, Bolton a good school?
The Olive School, Bolton scores 100.0/100 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, Bolton?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Olive School, Bolton receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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