The Olive School, Birmingham is a mainstream primary school in Birmingham for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 68 of its 631 pupils (10.8%) were getting SEN support and 12 (1.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 631 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Birmingham.
10.8% get SEN support
68 of 631 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.9% have an EHC plan
12 of 631 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication46
- Social, emotional and mental health15
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Free school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 631 (places for 630)
- Headteacher
- Ms Rifat Batool
- Part of
- Star Academies
- Faith
- Muslim
- Free school meals
- 46.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 142888
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Birmingham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2019; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
215 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B11 3EY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Ninestiles, an Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Hall Green School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 1.1 miles
- Everything Education School Independent · Ages 11–16 1.2 miles
- R.Y.A.N Education Academy Independent · Ages 13–17 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Al-Furqan Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 9.9%, EHC plans 1.3% 0.0 miles
- Yardleys School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 1.5% 0.0 miles
- Yarnfield Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 12.7%, EHC plans 1.4% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Birmingham SEND schools in Birmingham
Questions about The Olive School, Birmingham
How many pupils at The Olive School, Birmingham have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 68 of the 631 pupils (10.8%) were getting SEN support and 12 (1.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at The Olive School, Birmingham?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (46 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (15 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Olive School, Birmingham?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Olive School, Birmingham?
Through Birmingham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Olive School, Birmingham?
You can ask for The Olive School, Birmingham to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Olive School, Birmingham have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Ninestiles, an Academy, about 0.9 miles away.
Where is The Olive School, Birmingham?
215 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, B11 3EY, in Birmingham.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.