The Olive School, Bolton
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: www.olivebolton.com
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: Muslim Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: Star Academies Sponsor: Star Academies
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.