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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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