The Olive School, Birmingham

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

215 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B11 3EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Olive School, Birmingham is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 2nd of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 June 2019, report published 22 July 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

The STAR values of service, teamwork, ambition and respect underpin and thread through everything you hear, see and feel at this happy school. There is an impressive understanding of the school's vision and values among pupils, staff, parents and governors alike. This shared understanding leads to a strong sense of community, belonging and inclusion. This is a school where there is always a warm welcome to all. The school sets extremely high expectations, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a tangible passion for every pupil to succeed and a relentless drive to help them do so. Pupils share this ambition, which shows in their exemplary attitudes and efforts. They are diligent learners who strive to improve and excel. They produce work of high quality across the curriculum and achieve exceptionally well. Pupils' behaviour is impeccable. They are polite, generous and thoughtful towards everyone. Classrooms, corridors and the playground are harmonious, happy places where pupils feel safe and love to learn. Pupils are proud of their school. They are active partners in making it such an industrious, successful learning environment.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

89 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths30%

30%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

631 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals46.1%

46.1%, 19.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.7%

40.7%, 19.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.8%

10.8%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Olive School, Birmingham

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Al-Furqan Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Al-Ameen Primary School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Yarnfield Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard58% met the expected standard
Greet Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good55% met the expected standard
Yorkmead Junior and Infant School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Muslim
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Rifat Batool
Address
215 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B11 3EY
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
142888

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.