The Olive School, Birmingham
Primary · Free schools · Ages 4–11 · Birmingham
The Olive School, Birmingham is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4–11 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 12 February 2025. Birmingham has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2021 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- 215 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B11 3EY
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Muslim
- Council
- Birmingham
- Pupils on roll
- 631 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 46.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 12 February 2025
Strengths
- “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.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 88% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 224 first-preference applications, 90 offers in total, 90 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2021 to 2026, as Birmingham published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Birmingham.
- Al-Furqan Primary School 0.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Yarnfield Primary School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Greet Primary School 0.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Yorkmead Junior and Infant School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Springfield Primary Academy 0.7 mi Good Last distance published
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 0.7 mi Good Last distance published
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Arden Primary School 0.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published