The Olive School, Preston

About The Olive School, Preston

The Olive School, Preston is a state-funded Muslim primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 420 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).

the school is led by headteacher Parveen Yusuf, it falls under Lancashire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 305th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 45 in Preston.

The Olive School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 199 applications for 60 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 104 were first-preference applications.

The Olive School, Preston parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (88 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at The Olive School, Preston include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Preston, The Olive School, Preston is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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