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Lancashire Private schools

Olive High Boys

Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, BB11 2RU

Olive High Boys is a private secondary-stage school in Burnley, Lancashire, with a published age range of 11-16.

Private school Boys Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Ofsted ?
All standards Met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Ofsted ?
All standards Met

Overview

Olive High Boys joins academic progress to the formation of confident, compassionate Muslim gentlemen. The boys’ provision covers ages 11 to 16 and has no sixth form or boarding, giving it a focused secondary structure. Its character language is condensed into the OLIVE model: outstanding character, love for others, integrity, vision and empathy.

The 20-lesson Key Stage 3 week combines English, mathematics, science, history, geography, computing, religious studies, PE, art, Urdu and PSHE, with particular weight given to literacy, oracy and reading. At Key Stage 4, English, mathematics and combined science sit alongside humanities, computing, religious studies, Arabic, Urdu, citizenship and PE. A dual-pathway structure and GCSE support help pupils move from the common core into more specialised study.

Pastoral work is deliberately personal. Form tutors and a Pastoral Welfare Officer follow academic, social and emotional progress, while form-time PSHE and an open-door support route give pupils a regular place to raise concerns. Sport, enrichment and careers education extend the character curriculum, and the Islamic environment remains part of daily life. Entry is handled directly through its application process.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-16
Headteacher
Mrs Mahwish Hanif
Pupil roll
114 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, Lancashire
Postcode
BB11 2RU
Area
Lancashire

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Mahwish Hanif

School contact

School phone
01282940327

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01282940327
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Inspection
View report
All standards Met

Latest inspection: 1 October 2024

Quality of education
1
Behaviour and attitudes
1
Personal development
1
Leadership and management
1

Quick summary

  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection - first began on 2024-10-01. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
  • Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Olive High Boys handle admissions?

Olive High Boys handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Olive High Boys?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Olive High Boys?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Olive High Boys?

Olive High Boys is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 1 October 2024.