The Olive School, Small Heath

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

There is a wonderfully friendly welcome for all at this school. Staff, pupils and their parents and carers feel a strong sense of belonging. They praise the school for how much like a family it is and for how well it helps pupils to learn and develop. Pupils display exemplary behaviours, exceptionally positive attitudes to learning and kind actions. They embody the school's STAR values of service, teamwork, ambition and respect. Pupils enjoy warm relationships with staff, who they trust to help and support them at all times. Pupils simply love coming to school, playing with their friends and being successful learners. They become confident, articulate and resilient learners. The school has extremely high expectations for what pupils can achieve. This is true for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a culture that aims for excellence across the curriculum, and pupils share this impressive ambition. They try their best, work diligently, take pride in their work and listen well to guidance. This results in pupils reaching high standards and being very well prepared for learning at secondary school.

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