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Olive High

Lancashire, North West · BB11 2RY

A small independent girls' school in Lancashire, Olive High educates around 251 pupils from age 11. With no religious character and no boarding, it offers a focused, day-school setting under the leadership of Head Mrs Mahwish Hanif. Its modest size lends itself to a close-knit community where individual pupils are known well. The school is inspected by the ISI.

251

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 251
Location: Lancashire, North West
Website: www.olivehigh.co.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Mahwish Hanif

Latest results

Attainment 8

50.2

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

54%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Academic results sit comfortably above national benchmarks. The average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 exceeds the national figure of 46.9, and 54% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, ahead of the 47% national average. Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: None
Boarding: No

The last word

A small girls' school that delivers above-average GCSE outcomes in an intimate setting - one to consider for families seeking academic strength on a personal scale.

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