The Olive School, Blackburn Catchment Area
The Olive School, Blackburn is a free s primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 637 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
637
Pupils
630
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
The Olive School, Blackburn Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Olive School, Blackburn is managed by Blackburn with Darwen 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.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →The Olive School, Blackburn — School Information
- Full address
- Meins Road, Blackburn, BB2 6QQ
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Muslim
- Free school meals
- 4.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139813
Other Primary Schools in Blackburn
If The Olive School, Blackburn is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.
Audley Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB1 1SE
Griffin Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB2 2PN
Intack Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB1 3HY
Longshaw Community Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB2 3NX
Meadowhead Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BB2 4QG
Daisyfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BB1 5LB
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Olive School, Blackburn
Is The Olive School, Blackburn oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Olive School, Blackburn currently has 637 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, Blackburn? ▾
The Olive School, Blackburn uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Olive School, Blackburn cover? ▾
The Olive School, Blackburn is a primary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.