Open Free School Primary Muslim Mixed

The Olive School, Blackburn

Meins Road, Blackburn, BB2 6QQ
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The Olive School, Blackburn
Blackburn, BB2 6QQ
637 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
4.20% FSM %
309 Boys
328 Girls
About The Olive School, Blackburn

The Olive School, Blackburn is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Muslim character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 637 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Smeena Riaz.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Blackburn
Ward Billinge & Beardwood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Muslim
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor STAR ACADEMIES
Opened 03-09-2013
UKPRN 10042316
URN 139813
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Faruk Dasu Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Davis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/02/2024 — N/A
Mr Ismail Adam Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Auzma Ali Local Governor 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Fiona Ashton Local Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Fiona Ashton Local Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Fayaz Bharucha Local Governor 13/11/2022 12/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ateqa Issa Local Governor 30/06/2022 29/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ashif Patel Local Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Halima Rawat Local Governor 16/12/2024 15/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Smeena Riaz Local Governor 01/04/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Haroon Sidat Local Governor 29/11/2022 28/11/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
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0.18 km • Blackburn
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0.7 km • Blackburn
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0.73 km • Blackburn
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
0.76 km • Blackburn
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Dar Ul Madinah
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Olive School, Blackburn is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.
The Olive School, Blackburn has 637 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
The Olive School, Blackburn caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, The Olive School, Blackburn has a Muslim religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at The Olive School, Blackburn is Mrs Smeena Riaz.
The Olive School, Blackburn is at Meins Road, Blackburn, BB2 6QQ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
The Olive School, Blackburn is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Smeena Riaz
Meins Road, Blackburn, BB2 6QQ
0125454070
www.oliveblackburn.com
Location
BB2 6QQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139813
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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