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Olive High Boys

Burnley, Lancashire, North West · BB11 2RU

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.

74

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Boys
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
74
Location
Burnley, Lancashire, North West
Website
https://olivehighboys.co.uk/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Mahwish Hanif

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.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A small, selective boys' school in Burnley where a low pupil number promises a personal, attentive education.

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Olive High Boys 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Olive High Boys located?

Olive High Boys is located at Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank), Burnley, BB11 2RU.

What type of school is Olive High Boys?

Olive High Boys is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Olive High Boys?

Olive High Boys has approximately 74 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.