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The Olive School, Hackney

Hackney, E9 6EJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
100 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#576 of 13,686 nationally

About The Olive School, Hackney

If you’re looking for a school where parents are overwhelmingly positive, The Olive School, Hackney is hard to beat. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 94% of the 109 respondents said they would recommend the school. That’s a very strong signal. The detail backs it up: 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 95% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is another standout — 91% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, and 71% said bullying is dealt with effectively (though a large number marked it as not applicable, which often means it’s simply not an issue). The school is also clearly popular: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 100 first-preference applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.76. That means nearly two families want each place, so if you’re considering it, you’ll need to have it high on your list.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMuslim
Address32 St Johns Church Road, London, Hackney, E9 6EJ
HeadteacherBabar Mirza
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils624
Free School Meals (FSM)47.3%
School Capacity624 / 630 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 109 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersAthleticsNetballFootballTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingFilm ClubBook ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Olive School, Hackney has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.