The Olive Tree School

Since 2010, Audrey Reeder BA PGCE (both University of Oxford). School’s success is widely seen as down to Audrey’s (we’re all on first name terms here) creativity, personal touch and caring approach. Parents report that ‘there’s a lot of happiness,’

While the founding pupils were all native English speakers, the student community now is more diverse. Still, pupils get a full English immersion from the off, so a good level of English is needed at entry. Non-native speakers are encouraged to join

In 2025, students leave after IGCSEs to pursue A levels, IB or the Spanish leaving certificate, the ‘bachillerato’. Most stay close by including at British School of Barcelona (BSB), although a handful head to the American School of Barcelona (ASB)

In 2025, at IGCSE 57 per cent of grades were 9-7.

In 2024, 71 per cent were graded 9-7.

The school is known for its creative approach to learning, a high standard of teaching and an emphasis on thinking skills. Learning is project based, with literacy and numeracy woven in. Personalised teaching is key, as reiterated by the many parents

Two SEN teachers - a dyslexia specialist and a ‘general’ SEN support teacher. Individual education plans for those with eg dyslexia or needing help with literacy or speech therapy. Support offered both within and outside of the classroom. Diagnosis

Non-native speakers who join in nursery or reception benefit from total immersion language development and they don't normally require additional language support. Indeed, by the time they start in year 1, English language skills are sufficiently

Drama and performance integral to the school’s approach and introduced from the off, encouraging confidence and self-esteem. Every opportunity taken (in primary) for a small show. In secondary, theatre (Shakespeare) introduced formally within the

As part of the PE curriculum pupils play basketball, volleyball and padel (they have access to courts in the padel club next door). There is also an outdoor football pitch.

Football club - junior and another for senior - is by far the most popular

Welfare is a huge part of the school. Highly personalised mentor system in secondary (fortnightly meetings) and head of welfare available at all times. Mentors provide support and a safe space for open dialogue: - how can I help this person? how can

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

No PTA, but twice a year the school holds an open forum inviting parents to raise questions or put forward suggestions (although note parents don’t have any formal decision making authority). School picks up on trends and if several parents say the

A one-off, non-returnable registration fee is payable on admission. A second child and any subsequent siblings pay a reduced fee. No registration fee for children entering at nursery level, which is a significant saving.

Described by one parent as ‘a creative, inspiring, curiosity invoking little haven,’ The Olive Tree School is a small welcoming school.