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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
- Markland Hill Primary School (72.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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