The Olive School, Blackburn
The Olive School, Blackburn is a primary school (Free schools), ages 4–11, in Blackburn, BB2, in the Blackburn with Darwen council area. It has 638 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (4 March 2025): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 4 March 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 98 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 24 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 91 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 638 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 4.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 78.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 6.75% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.92% | 2024/25 |
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