The Olive School, Birmingham

StatePrimaryMuslim

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11630 pupils

215 Reddings Lane, B11 3EYWebsite01216577100

Inspected630 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils630

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Pupils630

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Type

Free

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

630 / 630 (100%)

Religion

Muslim

Head Teacher

Ms Rifat Batool

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 81%

AdmissionsOversubscribed

2.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

5.3%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.3%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support10.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication36 pupils (49%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health9 pupils (12%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (11%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (7%)

Other5 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (5%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)31

Teaching assistants (FTE)26

Support staff (FTE)41

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils630

Free school meals38.6%

English as additional language39.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

Pakistani55.6%

Unclassified14.4%

Mixed Other7.3%

Other5.9%

Bangladeshi5.1%

Black African3.0%

Indian2.9%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Asian Other2.1%

White Other0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

Mixed White & African0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

174 responses

Good behaviour★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Trust Performance

Star Academies

KS4

Attainment 850.8

Progress 80.58

EBacc entry84.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,135

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,265 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,898

Support staff£1,647

Premises£156

Energy£209

Learning resources£204

Income per pupil£6,237

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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