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Olive High
SHOREY BANK, BURNLEY, BB11 2RY, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
251
Capacity
450
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.2 and 76% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Additionally, 61% of pupils entered for the EBacc reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum. However, further details on progress measures and Ofsted ratings are limited, which may be a consideration for parents seeking comprehensive insights.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 61% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 50% | No UK data |
Location
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53.79302, -2.23877 · BB11 2RY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN144816
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.olivehigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Olive High rated by Ofsted?
Olive High has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Olive High a good school?
Olive High scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Olive High in GCSEs?
Olive High achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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