The Olive School, Preston

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Olive School, Preston
Address: Vicarage Lane
Town/City: Preston
Postcode: PR2 8DW
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01772 926100

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Muslim
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Star Academies
Sponsor: Star Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Principal Parveen Yusuf
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 421 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.2%

Location and administration

URN: 142866
DfE Number: 888/2004
UKPRN: 10057029
UPRN: 100010577649
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Sharoe Green (E05012208)

Easting & Northing: 353790E, 431780N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 51.33" N 2° 42' 9.4" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ7JW+9X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Ayman Abdelmajeed - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Zeinab Bhikha - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 June 2030.
  • Mrs Clare Davis - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 February 2024.
  • Mrs Sufiya Hafeji - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Zubair Hansrod - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • Mr Tahir Jogiyat - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Farida Namni - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
  • Afsana Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Mr Imraan Patel - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Shakila Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Shehnaz Vorajee - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 January 2026.
  • Mrs Parveen Yusuf - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).