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The Olive School, Bolton

Free schools · Bolton · BL1 8HT

Ages 4–11 · 422 pupils · Bolton

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

92%

Overall absence

4.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-03-31

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)92%
Higher standard (RWM)28%
Avg scaled score — reading
111.0
Avg scaled score — maths
111.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
112.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.6%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
366

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

422 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
422
Boys / girls
208 / 214
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
422 / 420 (100%)
Free school meals
18.2%
FSM pupils
77
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Muslim
Governance
Academy trust: STAR ACADEMIES
Academy trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Sponsor
Star Academies
Headteacher
Mrs Sabina Saeed

Location

Address
Ashton House, Waterloo Street
Postcode
BL1 8HT
Town
Bolton
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Bolton
District
Bolton
Constituency
Bolton North East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (primary), Ages 4–11, in Bolton, Bolton, 422 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 18.2%. Religious character: Muslim.

Open schools in Bolton
149
Primary schools in Bolton
98
Academies among open schools in Bolton
33% (49)
Open schools in BL1
34
Primary in BL1
20
Open schools in Bolton LA
148
Primary in Bolton LA
97

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BoltonNear BL1

  • Brownlow Fold Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL1 3DX · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • Tonge Moor Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bolton · BL2 2PF · Bolton

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.2%

    0.7 miles away

  • Castle Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL2 2JT · Bolton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence6.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Moorgate Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Bolton · BL2 2RH · Bolton

    Ages 2–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence6.2%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sabina Saeed
Telephone
01204867890
Website
www.olivebolton.com

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