Olive High Boys
Olive High Boys is an independent school in Burnley for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 114 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Olive High Boys is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2024.
Ofsted inspection: November 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank) Burnley Lancashire BB11 2RU |
| Reference Number | 149835 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
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 |
|---|
Olive High Boys has recently undergone its first inspection since opening, and the report finds the school to be performing exceptionally well across all domains, marking it as outstanding in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's warm and welcoming environment fosters strong friendships and promotes respect among pupils, contributing to high academic ambition and a strong sense of safety and care. The curriculum is broad and aspirational, ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, have access to the same high-quality education.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Highly aspirational and broad curriculum tailored for all learners.
- Effective personal, social, health, and economic education curriculum.
- Strong community involvement and charitable activities.
- High-level engagement in extracurricular activities.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Olive High Boys were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Olive High Boys's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Olive High Boys is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2024.
When was Olive High Boys last inspected by Ofsted?
Olive High Boys was last inspected in November 2024.
How many pupils does Olive High Boys have?
Olive High Boys has 114 pupils on roll.
What age range does Olive High Boys cover?
Olive High Boys for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Olive High Boys?
Olive High Boys is at Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RU.