The Olive School, Birmingham
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
Pupil numbers and mix
631 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near The Olive School, Birmingham
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqan Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Al-Ameen Primary School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Yarnfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Greet Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not 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
- Phone
- 01216577100
- 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.