Free school · Blackburn with Darwen

The Olive School, Blackburn

Term dates

Free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Blackburn with Darwen council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

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Admissions

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About and location

Type
Free school
Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Pupils
638 (capacity 630)
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Muslim
Academy trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Phone
0125454070
Address
Meins Road, Blackburn, BB2 6QQ
Website
oliveblackburn.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.