The Olive School, Blackburn
URN: 139813 • Blackburn BB2 6QQ
Overview
- Name
- The Olive School, Blackburn
- URN
- 139813
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Muslim
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Smeena Riaz (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0125454070
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Meins Road, Blackburn BB2 6QQ
Summary
The Olive School, Blackburn, is a mixed primary free school located in Blackburn with Darwen, serving 637 pupils with a capacity of 630. As part of the Star Academies network, the school is committed to providing high-quality education that nurtures individual talents and promotes the STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect. The school aims to create a safe and enriching environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at The Olive School is designed to support the holistic development of pupils, encouraging both academic achievement and character building. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing each child's unique abilities, ensuring they feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
Parents and carers can stay informed about their child's progress and school activities through the MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) portal. The Olive School also prioritizes safeguarding and encourages open communication regarding any concerns. Overall, the school strives to foster a supportive community that prepares students for future success.
The curriculum at The Olive School is designed to support the holistic development of pupils, encouraging both academic achievement and character building. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing each child's unique abilities, ensuring they feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
Parents and carers can stay informed about their child's progress and school activities through the MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) portal. The Olive School also prioritizes safeguarding and encourages open communication regarding any concerns. Overall, the school strives to foster a supportive community that prepares students for future success.
Useful links
- Special Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Policies & Publications (other)
- Welcome from the Principal (other)
- Welcome to the Admissions Page (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- No, view the Cookies Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy / Cookies Policy / Terms and Conditions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 637
- Boys
- 309
- Girls
- 328
- FSM %
- 4.20
- Open date
- 2013-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-06-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 637 | 309 | 328 | 630 | 4.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 638 | 320 | 318 | 630 | 4.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 638 | 331 | 307 | 630 | 3.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 638 | 331 | 307 | 630 | 3.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 637 | 340 | 297 | 630 | 4.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 638 | 347 | 291 | 630 | 4.70 |
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