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Delight at The Olive School for glowing Ofsted report

Posted on - 31st January, 2025 - 12:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Education, Fulwood, Preston News, Proud Preston, Schools
Pupils at The Olive School celebrate another glowing Ofsted report

Leaders at a Fulwood school are celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted inspection report.

While single word ratings are no longer given out by Ofsted, inspectors praised The Olive School for maintaining standards seen during the last visit which earned an “outstanding” score.

Inspectors visited the primary school in December and its report, published this week, praises a range of areas including its high expectations, ‘exemplary’ student behaviour, “incredibly high standard” of work, and positive working environment.

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The inspectors noted: “Pupils thrive at this exceptional school. They live up to the school’s extremely high expectations for their achievements and behaviour. Pupils, their parents and carers, and staff are hugely proud to be part of this warm and welcoming community.” 

The report highlights the school’s safe and caring culture, stating that pupils ‘know that staff will help them if they have any worries or concerns. This helps pupils to feel happy, safe and flourish in their learning.’

Olive School is part of Star Academies, the chain which was recently chosen to take over the troubled Eldon Primary School. While that school was found to have significant issues in terms of its relationships with parents and Lancashire County Council, a very different experience was found here.

The report stated: “The local governing board and the trust maintain a thorough understanding of the school. They collaborate closely with the school to uphold high standards and ensure continuous improvement.”

Parveen Yusuf, Principal at The Olive School based in Vicarage Lane off Watling Street Road, said: “This glowing recognition from Ofsted is a product of the hard work and dedication displayed by every member of our school community on a daily basis. It is particularly pleasing that the inspectors praised our pupils’ respectful behaviour, their high levels of attainment and their positive relationships with our staff.

“We are incredibly grateful to our parents and carers for the trust they place in us, and to our talented staff for their unwavering commitment to our pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development. We will continue our work to maintain and build on the school’s success to ensure that we provide the best possible education in a nurturing and supportive environment, enabling all our pupils to thrive.

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