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The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
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The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
- Primary
- Bolton BL3 3NY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and the development of pupils’ vocabulary is a high priority. The teaching of phonics is carefully designed.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a well-designed and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: The scheme of work for PE is not as well developed as in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disappointing outcomes in the 2019 key stage 2 national assessments do not reflect the quality of education seen now in the school. Current pupils are doing well.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and this is seen in the redesigned curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and eager to talk about what they are learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate support to help them thrive and enjoy the same subjects as their classmates.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils told us that bullying is rare, but that they sometimes fall out with each other. They said they were confident that adults will help sort out any bullying that does happen.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff demonstrate a strong commitment to keeping pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel that communication is not good enough. They feel that they are not well informed.
Parental Involvement: Leaders use many different ways to keep parents informed, including parents’ meetings, text messaging and termly reports.
Extracurricular Activities: Staff organise a varied range of after-school clubs. Training with a local professional football team helps pupils to learn how to work collaboratively.
Teacher Engagement: Regular training means that teachers develop secure knowledge of the subjects that they teach.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers can explain new ideas clearly so that pupils understand and apply new knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure that teachers’ workload is manageable and is of benefit to pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Additional adults in early years have limited knowledge of how to make best use of the outdoor area to promote children’s learning.
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About Us
The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton is a Primary, Co-Ed, Muslim school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 418 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 21.8 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 100 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 101 | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 63.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 11.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 62.53% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.35% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.43% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.84% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Olive Tree Primary School Bolton
Local authority ratio 20 : 1