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Olive High Boys

Burnley, Lancashire · BB11 2RU

A*–B A-level

9–7 GCSE

Day fees

£6k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Olive High Boys is a small, day-only independent Islamic secondary school in Burnley serving boys aged 11–18. The school emphasises character formation rooted in Islamic values, aspiring to develop 'confident and compassionate gentlemen' through academic rigour and pastoral care. With only 41 pupils, it offers an intimate, faith-centred learning environment aligned to a model Islamic framework.

  • Strong Islamic ethos and values-based education in a structured, single-sex environment
  • Small cohort size enabling personalised pastoral care and close monitoring of progress
  • Day-school convenience in a North West location without boarding complexity

Who thrives here

Boys from Muslim families (or those committed to Islamic values) who benefit from a small-school environment with strong character emphasis, close pastoral relationships, and explicit religious and moral framework.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports44th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Day
Number of pupils41
Age range11–18
GenderBoys
Day fees£6k/yr
Settingurban
LocationDay-school only; located in central Burnley with good local bus and rail links.
EthosIslamic

Contact & visit

Ormerod Road (Entrance Via Shorey Bank)

Burnley, Lancashire

BB11 2RU

olivehighboys.co.uk
01282940327
Mrs Mahwish Hanif, Head

Nearest stations

Burnley Central12 min
Burnley Bus Station8 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Olive High Boys?

Day fees at Olive High Boys are approximately £6,000 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Olive High Boys?

Olive High Boys admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Olive High Boys a boarding school?

Olive High Boys is a day school in Burnley and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong Islamic values and character-focused education

Personalised pastoral care in a small, intimate setting

Clear discipline, behaviour expectations, and safeguarding

Common concerns

!Very small pupil cohort (41 total) may limit subject breadth, facilities, and peer networks