The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
About The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton stands out clearly against the local authority average for primary schools in Bolton. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Bolton average of 66%. That eleven-point gap places the school comfortably ahead of the typical LA primary, and it ranks 17th out of 87 Bolton primaries on this metric, putting it in the top 25% nationally. The school also performs well on the higher standard, with 7% of pupils achieving that level across all three subjects. Reading and maths average scores both sit at 105, while 84% of pupils met the expected standard in maths and 82% in reading. Writing saw 88% reach the expected level, and 19% achieved the higher standard. These figures suggest a school that is delivering above-average outcomes across the core subjects, particularly when set against the wider LA picture.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 23 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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