The Olive School, Preston

About The Olive School, Preston

The Olive School, Preston is a free school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 420 pupils on roll. The school has a Muslim religious character. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 91.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

420 / 420 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Muslim

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Vicarage Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8DW

Phone

01772926100

Head Teacher

Parveen Yusuf

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Olive School, Preston?

The Olive School, Preston is a free school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The Olive School, Preston have?

The Olive School, Preston has 420 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Olive School, Preston perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

88% of pupils at The Olive School, Preston met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Olive School, Preston part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Olive School, Preston is part of STAR ACADEMIES.

Where is The Olive School, Preston?

The Olive School, Preston is located at Vicarage Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8DW.