The Olive School, Preston
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Preston, North West PR2 8DW · Lancashire
#101 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#796 of 15,697 nationally
About The Olive School, Preston
The Olive School, Preston is a academy primary located in Preston, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 421 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 90.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 101st of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 421; capacity filled 100.2%.
There are 154 schools in Preston; The Olive School, Preston ranks 11th of 147 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)88%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)30%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)15.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Olive School, Preston by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 421
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 15.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 88%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 30%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Olive School, Preston
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students · 287 m away
Kennington Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
246 students · 459 m away
St Pius X Preparatory School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
131 students · 523 m away
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
813 students · 699 m away
Eldon Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students · 1.0 km away
Queen's Drive Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students · 1.1 km away
Abrar Academy
Preston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
81 students · 1.1 km away
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students · 1.1 km away
Moor Park High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students · 1.2 km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
279 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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422 students
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422 students
Oasis Academy Broadoak
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420 students
Spotland Primary Academy
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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Olive School, Preston a good school?
The Olive School, Preston has a Success Index (England) of 90.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #101 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Olive School, Preston rank in North West?
The Olive School, Preston ranks #101 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #796 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Olive School, Preston?
The Olive School, Preston had 421 students in 2025.
Is The Olive School, Preston a primary school or a secondary school?
The Olive School, Preston is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Olive School, Preston?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Olive School, Preston; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.