The Olive School, Small Heath
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 23 January 2024
Results
Compared with the local authority and England
KS2 Results
Pupils meeting the standard
The share of pupils reaching the standard expected for their age, and the share going beyond it.
| Measure | School | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths — expected | 97% | 63% | 63% |
| Reading, writing & maths — higher | 33% | 8% | 8% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — expected | 100% | 75% | 73% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — higher | 72% | 36% | 30% |
Average scaled score
A score of 100 is the expected standard; 110 or more is a higher standard.
| Subject | School | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 112 | 106 | 106 |
| Maths | 114 | 105 | 105 |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling | 113 | 106 | 105 |
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 420
- Girls / boys
- 51% / 49%
- Free school meals
- 39%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 19.7
- Leadership (FTE)
- 3
- Part-time teachers
- 11%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
97%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
58 responses up to 6 January 2025 · 14% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
95% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
95% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
95% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
50% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
98% agree
Questions about The Olive School, Small Heath
What is The Olive School, Small Heath's Ofsted rating?
The Olive School, Small Heath was graded Outstanding at its last Ofsted inspection, on 23 January 2024.
How do I apply for a place at The Olive School, Small Heath?
Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Muslim school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.
Does living near The Olive School, Small Heath guarantee a place?
No. Distance only counts when The Olive School, Small Heath has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Muslim school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at The Olive School, Small Heath?
The Olive School, Small Heath had 421 pupils aged 4 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 420. It is a mixed school.
