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The Olive School, Preston is a Muslim free school. It has about 420 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In June 2019 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Star Academies. (Other schools in this trust include The Olive School Blackburn, The Olive School, Bolton, High Crags Primary Leadership Academy, Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy and Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation and Environment.
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Attainment: Excellent. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is below average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low.
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