Olive High
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Shorey Bank Burnley BB11 2RY |
| Phone | 01282428384 |
| Reference Number | 144816 |
Olive High has undergone a remarkable transformation since its previous inspection, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding across all areas evaluated. The school's commitment to excellence is reflected in its ambitious curriculum, which offers a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities that support pupil development exceptionally well. A strong focus on personal development has equipped students with critical life skills, while the high expectations set by staff foster exemplary behavior and a positive learning environment. Furthermore, the school effectively prepares pupils for their future pathways through comprehensive careers guidance and ongoing support even after graduation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 251 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 01 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and broad curriculum that pupils enjoy.
- High levels of pupil achievement and deep knowledge across subjects.
- Excellent personal development program that promotes social action and justice.
- Exceptional attendance and exemplary pupil behavior.
- Strong careers guidance and alumni support, fostering pupil aspirations.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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