The Olive School, Hackney
URN: 139814 • London E9 6EJ
Overview
- Name
- The Olive School, Hackney
- URN
- 139814
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Muslim
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Babar Mirza (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02076837436
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 32 St Johns Church Road, London E9 6EJ
Summary
The Olive School, Hackney is a mixed primary free school located in London, serving 624 pupils with a capacity for 630. As part of Star Academies, the school has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in all five inspection areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. The school aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to achieve their best.
The Olive School promotes a Muslim faith ethos while embracing traditional British values, welcoming applications from families of all faiths and backgrounds. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, fostering both academic and personal development. The school also emphasizes exemplary behaviour and community support, ensuring that all members of the school community care for one another.
To enhance communication with parents, The Olive School has introduced the MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) app, providing a centralized platform for accessing school information and updates. This initiative, along with the School Gateway for secure payments and consent, reflects the school's commitment to engaging families in their children's education.
The Olive School promotes a Muslim faith ethos while embracing traditional British values, welcoming applications from families of all faiths and backgrounds. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, fostering both academic and personal development. The school also emphasizes exemplary behaviour and community support, ensuring that all members of the school community care for one another.
To enhance communication with parents, The Olive School has introduced the MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) app, providing a centralized platform for accessing school information and updates. This initiative, along with the School Gateway for secure payments and consent, reflects the school's commitment to engaging families in their children's education.
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- Special Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Read more › (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Policies and Publications (other)
- No, view the Cookies Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy / Cookies Policy / Terms and Conditions (other)
- Welcome to the Admissions Page (other)
- Inclusion (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 624
- Boys
- 298
- Girls
- 326
- FSM %
- 47.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-05-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 624 | 298 | 326 | 630 | 47.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 622 | 289 | 333 | 630 | 39.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 625 | 292 | 333 | 630 | 37.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 625 | 292 | 333 | 630 | 37.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 620 | 306 | 314 | 630 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 625 | 300 | 325 | 630 | 30.70 |
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