Is Olive High a girls school?

Yes — Olive High is a girls school.

How many pupils does Olive High have?

Olive High has 251 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Olive High perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Olive High achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.6 in 2025/26.

Olive High is located at SHOREY BANK, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RY.

Olive High

SHOREY BANK, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

46.6

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

251

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Olive High

Olive High is an independent school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 251 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 251 / 450 (56%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Contact Details

Address: SHOREY BANK, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RY
Phone: 01282428384
Head Teacher: Mahwish Hanif
Website: www.olivehigh.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Olive High?: Olive High is an independent school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
Is Olive High a girls school?: Yes — Olive High is a girls school.
How many pupils does Olive High have?: Olive High has 251 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Olive High perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Olive High achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.6 in 2025/26.
Where is Olive High?: Olive High is located at SHOREY BANK, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2RY.

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