Is The Olive School, Preston a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 4 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 35th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Olive School, Preston's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 88% of pupils at The Olive School, Preston met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Olive School, Preston?

Applications for Reception places at The Olive School, Preston starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Olive School, Preston

Vicarage Lane, Preston, PR2 8DW

Local ranking35th of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 December 2024. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 88.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 30.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 95.0%
Maths (Expected): 95.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 110.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 420
Boys: 224 (53%)
Girls: 197 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 11.9%
FSM Eligible: 14.3%
EAL: 97.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.0%
SEN Support: 7.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,867/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Muslim
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 58.6%
Asian Pakistani: 17.0%
Mixed Other: 12.0%
Other: 4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.9%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

58.6%

Asian Indian

17.0%

Asian Pakistani

12.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01772926100

info@olivepreston.staracademies.org

Vicarage Lane

Preston, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142866
UKPRN: 10057029
Establishment No.: 2004
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES

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