Olive High Boys
School summary
A small independent school for boys in Burnley, Olive High Boys educates around 74 pupils, making it an intimate setting where individual attention is easy to come by. Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Mahwish Hanif and is inspected by the ISI. As a day school with no boarding, it suits Lancashire families looking for a closely knit, fee-paying environment for their sons.
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Teaching & academics
Boys join at 11 through an 11+ entry route, so the school is selective at its main point of admission. With a roll of just 74, class sizes are likely to be modest, allowing teaching to be tailored to individual pupils. Oversight comes from the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Head · Mrs Mahwish Hanif
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
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Olive High Boys 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.