Olive High vs Terra Nova School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive High
BURNLEY · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
214 students
Terra Nova School
Crewe · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
219 students
| Measure | Olive High BURNLEY, North West | Terra Nova School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #103 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #917 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 214 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 219 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | BURNLEY | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olivehigh.co.uk | www.tnschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Terra Nova School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 214.
- •Olive High is girls and Terra Nova School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Olive High better than Terra Nova School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Olive High and Terra Nova School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between BURNLEY and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Olive High: 214. Terra Nova School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Olive High and Terra Nova School rank in North West?
Olive High is 103rd of 536 and Terra Nova School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).