The Olive School, Birmingham
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Address | 215 Reddings Lane Birmingham West Midlands B11 3EY |
| Phone | 01216577100 |
| Reference Number | 142888 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 628 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.89%
Girls: 51.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 58.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| 2 | 47 | 43 | 90 |
| 3 | 33 | 57 | 90 |
| 4 | 51 | 38 | 89 |
| 5 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 6 | 38 | 52 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 60.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 14 | 2 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Al-Furqan Primary School
Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3EY |
0.09 miles |
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Al-Ameen Primary School
Stanfield House, 447 Warwick Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2JR |
0.32 miles |
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Yarnfield Primary School
Yarnfield Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3PJ |
0.5 miles |
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Greet Primary School
Percy Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3ND |
0.54 miles |
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Yorkmead Junior and Infant School
York Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8BB |
0.61 miles |
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Springfield Primary Academy
Springfield Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9NY |
0.68 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Evelyn Road, Sparkhill, English Martyrs Rc Junior & Infant School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3JW |
0.74 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 4EA |
0.77 miles |
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Arden Primary School
Baker Street, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 4SF |
0.78 miles |
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Acocks Green Primary School
Westley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7UQ |
0.91 miles |
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Redhill Primary School
Redhill Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8HQ |
1.06 miles |
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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9QE |
1.08 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0HT |
1.1 miles |
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The Olive School, Small Heath
Waverley Road, Birmingham, B10 0EG |
1.11 miles |
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Cedars Academy
Cedars Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6JL |
1.14 miles |
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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Mallard Close, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6BN |
1.17 miles |
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Conway Primary School
Conway Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1NS |
1.17 miles |
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St Benedict's Primary School
St Benedict's Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9DP |
1.2 miles |
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Anderton Park Primary School
Dennis Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8BL |
1.22 miles |
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The Oaklands Primary School
Dolphin Lane, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7BT |
1.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Yardleys School
Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3EY |
0.12 miles |
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Al-Burhan Grammar School
Spring Road Centre, 258 Spring Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3DW |
0.58 miles |
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Ark Boulton Academy
Golden Hillock Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2QG |
0.8 miles |
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Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0HJ |
0.91 miles |
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Ninestiles, an Academy
Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7QG |
0.91 miles |
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Moseley School and Sixth Form
Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9UU |
0.97 miles |
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Jamia Islamia Birmingham
Fallows Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1PL |
1.01 miles |
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY |
1.1 miles |
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Aspire Ap School
Hall Green Baptist Church, 1250 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9EJ |
1.13 miles |
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Hall Green School
Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0AA |
1.16 miles |
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Kimichi School
Eastbourne House, 111 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6LL |
1.18 miles |
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Green Oak Academy
11 - 15 Woodstock Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9BB |
1.35 miles |
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Darul Uloom Islamic High School
521-527 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0LL |
1.38 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic School
Oakley Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0AX |
1.44 miles |
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R.Y.A.N Education Academy
C/O Concord Youth Centre, Claremont Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1LF |
1.53 miles |
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St Paul's School
73 Hertford Street, Birmingham, B12 8NJ |
1.55 miles |
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Small Heath Leadership Academy
Muntz Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 9RX |
1.57 miles |
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Starbank School
Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9BT |
1.59 miles |
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Green Heath School
Oakwood House, 43-51 Whitmore Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0NR |
1.61 miles |
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Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School
18 Dixon Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0BP |
1.71 miles |