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The Olive School, Birmingham Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Olive School, Birmingham is a free s primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 630 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

630

Pupils

630

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

The Olive School, Birmingham Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Olive School, Birmingham is managed by Birmingham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 630 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Olive School, Birmingham — School Information

Full address
215 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B11 3EY
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Muslim
Free school meals
38.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142888

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If The Olive School, Birmingham is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Olive School, Birmingham

Is The Olive School, Birmingham oversubscribed?

Yes — The Olive School, Birmingham currently has 630 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Olive School, Birmingham?

The Olive School, Birmingham uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Olive School, Birmingham cover?

The Olive School, Birmingham is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Olive School, Birmingham?

The Olive School, Birmingham was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.