Olive High
URN: 144816 • BB11 2RY
Overview
- Name
- Olive High
- URN
- 144816
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mahwish Hanif (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01282428384
- Website
- Visit Olive High website
- Address
-
SHOREY BANK, BB11 2RY
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Summary
Olive High is an independent girls' secondary school located in Burnley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 251 pupils and a capacity of 450. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment grounded in Islamic values. Its mission is to develop confident and compassionate individuals, encouraging students to excel academically and personally while contributing positively to their communities.
The curriculum at Olive High is designed to inspire and challenge students, promoting a strong work ethic and excellent attitudes towards learning. The school places a significant emphasis on personal development and welfare, which has been recognised as outstanding by Ofsted. Students are supported through pastoral care and a range of extracurricular activities that help them cultivate their academic, creative, and leadership skills.
Olive High aims to be a leading independent Islamic school in the UK, striving for excellence in all aspects of education. The school’s motto, "In Consectatione Excellentiae" (Striving for Excellence), reflects its commitment to encouraging self-knowledge and personal growth among its students.
The curriculum at Olive High is designed to inspire and challenge students, promoting a strong work ethic and excellent attitudes towards learning. The school places a significant emphasis on personal development and welfare, which has been recognised as outstanding by Ofsted. Students are supported through pastoral care and a range of extracurricular activities that help them cultivate their academic, creative, and leadership skills.
Olive High aims to be a leading independent Islamic school in the UK, striving for excellence in all aspects of education. The school’s motto, "In Consectatione Excellentiae" (Striving for Excellence), reflects its commitment to encouraging self-knowledge and personal growth among its students.
Useful links
- Click here to read our latest Ofsted 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Our Aims, Ethos and Strategic Outcomes (other)
- Our Commitment (other)
- Our Policies & Ofsted Report (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Twitter (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Morecambe Road School (71.2)
- Tor View Specialist Learning Community (70.2)
- Chorley Astley Park School (69.2)
- McKee College House (69.1)
- Holly Grove School (68.0)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 251
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 251
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-07-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 251 | 0 | 251 | 450 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 262 | 0 | 262 | 450 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 202 | 0 | 202 | 450 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 202 | 0 | 202 | 450 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 144 | 0 | 144 | 144 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 95 | 0 | 95 | 144 | 0.00 |
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