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The Olive School Blackburn
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- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 6QQ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematics are taught systematically and with high levels of skill
Success of the Curriculum: All groups of pupils make rapid progress to reach high levels of attainment
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils made outstanding progress, particularly in mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use probing questions effectively to support pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable. They listen with rapt attention and want to meet or exceed high expectations
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and any incidents are dealt with quickly and effectively by teachers
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has robust and detailed policies in place to ensure pupil safety
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school
Parental Involvement: Close links with the community and parents, including regular workshops
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers an ambitious programme of enrichment activities including astronomy, cookery, and sport
Outdoor Facilities: Children have frequent and regular supervised access to a range of outdoor activities
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive high-quality training and are highly motivated
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is inspirational and results in outstanding progress for all groups of pupils
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly demonstrate exemplary skills while teaching across the school
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About Us
The Olive School Blackburn is a Primary, Co-Ed, Muslim school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 638 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 92% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Be aware of what is happening and when. View more. In September 2013, the three-form entry Muslim primary school The Olive School, Blackburn, began operations. We support core British values and accept applications from people of all religions and none. The Olive is a highly well-liked and overcrowded institution. It was established in response to the intense local demand for a top-notch education that would fulfil local families' ambitions. Our school vision of educational excellence is based upon our unshakeable belief that every child is special and unique and has the capacity within themselves to flourish and succeed. As teachers, we feel honoured and privileged with the responsibility for nurturing, inspiring and supporting every special individual child at our school to make sure they are able to shine, succeed and develop their natural gifts and talents. Everything we do is a reflection of our overall school vision. We are committed to provide each of our kids inspirational and life-changing educational opportunities. Self-discipline, compassion, respect for all people regardless of differences, and reverence for the land itself form the foundation of our school. These core principles serve as the cornerstones of both British society and the Muslim faith. We want our students to become intelligent, self-assured young adults who will become outstanding role models in the heterogeneous world in which we live.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.4 | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 6.41% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% 12 | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 13 | 8.42% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.31% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.87% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Olive School Blackburn
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
