The Olive School, Bolton

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Olive School, Bolton
Address: Ashton House, Waterloo Street
Town/City: Bolton
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: BL1 8HT
Telephone Number: 01204 867890
Website:

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: Mrs Sabina Saeed
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 422 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.2%

Location and administration

URN: 142898
DfE Number: 350/2009
UKPRN: 10057030
UPRN: 100012555587
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Halliwell (E05014825)

Easting & Northing: 371747E, 410189N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 17.36" N 2° 25' 41.3" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHHQC+7P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Clare Davis - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 February 2024.
  • Mrs Saiqa Ellahi - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Mr Sohail Hakim - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Sahera Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Ms Alexis Ryder - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Sabina Saeed - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Aasif Sufi - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Miss Jennifer Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Dr Sana Tinwala - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Mr Irfan Umarji - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Kulsum Vali - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Emma Warwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 June 2029.