Is The Olive School, Bolton a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 12 February 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 1st of 92 primary schools in Bolton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 95% of pupils at The Olive School, Bolton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at The Olive School, Bolton 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, Bolton

Darley Street, Bolton, BL1 3DX

Local ranking1st of 92 primary schools in Bolton

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 February 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 95.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 32.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 98.0%
Writing (Expected): 95.0%
Maths (Expected): 98.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 98.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 111.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 425
Boys: 208 (49%)
Girls: 214 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 16.5%
FSM Eligible: 18.1%
EAL: 48.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 12.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,344/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.5% 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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 38.7%
Asian Pakistani: 28.5%
Asian Other: 10.1%
Mixed Other: 7.8%
Black African: 5.4%
Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Black Other: 1.6%

38.7%

Asian Indian

28.5%

Asian Pakistani

10.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01204867890

info@olivebolton.staracademies.org

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Darley Street

Bolton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142898
UKPRN: 10057030
Establishment No.: 2009
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES

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