The Olive School, Blackburn

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Olive School, Blackburn
Address: Meins Road
Town/City: Blackburn
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB2 6QQ
Telephone Number: 0125454070
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Muslim
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Star Academies
Sponsor: Star Academies

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Smeena Riaz
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 638 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.2%

Location and administration

URN: 139813
DfE Number: 889/2003
UKPRN: 10042316
UPRN: 10010323346
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (E06000008)
Constituency: Blackburn (E14001102)
Electoral Ward: Billinge & Beardwood (E05011510)

Easting & Northing: 366140E, 428635N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 45' 13" N 2° 30' 53.48" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQF3P+C3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mr Ismail Mohamed Adam - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Auzma Ali - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 May 2027.
  • Mrs Fiona Ashton - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Fayaz Bharucha - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2030.
  • Mr Faruk Dasu - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Davis - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 February 2024.
  • Mrs Ateqa Issa - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2030.
  • Mr Ashif Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Halima Rawat - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 December 2028.
  • Mrs Smeena Riaz - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Haroon Sidat - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2030.