The Olive School, Bolton

URN: 142898 • Bolton BL1 8HT

Overview

Name
The Olive School, Bolton
URN
142898
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Muslim
Admissions
Trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
74.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sabina Saeed (since 2025)
Telephone
01204867890
Website
Visit
Address
Ashton House, Bolton BL1 8HT

Summary

The Olive School, Bolton, is a mixed-gender primary free school that opened in September 2016 and serves pupils from Reception to Year 6. With a capacity of 420 students, the school currently accommodates 425 pupils and is part of the Star Academies network. The school is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and character development within a caring Islamic environment, while also being inclusive of all faiths and backgrounds.

The curriculum at The Olive School is designed to be vibrant and interactive, ensuring that students have a memorable educational experience. The school emphasizes universal values such as Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect, encouraging pupils to reach their personal and academic potential. The character-rich curriculum also aims to develop leadership skills from a young age.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, as demonstrated by initiatives like the Winter Gift Programme, which supports local charities. The Olive School has received praise from Ofsted for maintaining high standards in academic performance, teaching quality, and student behaviour, reflecting its commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Key details

LA
Bolton
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Capacity
420
Pupils
425
Boys
211
Girls
214
FSM %
18.10
Open date
2016-09-05
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 425 211 214 420 18.10
2024-09-11 424 214 210 420 15.30
2023-09-11 425 220 205 420 19.80
2022-09-11 425 220 205 420 19.80
2021-09-11 362 186 176 420 19.90
2020-09-11 303 157 146 420 15.20

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