The Olive School, Manchester
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Ofsted Rating
14%
Capacity
60
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About The Olive School, Manchester
The Olive School, Manchester is a state-funded Muslim primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 60 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (14% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Hafsha Hafeji, it falls under Manchester local authority.
The Olive School, Manchester is a popular choice with families — it received 143 applications for 59 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 96 were first-preference applications.
The Olive School, Manchester parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (28 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Olive School, Manchester include Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Gymnastics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, The Olive School, Manchester is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | 151 Heywood Street, Manchester, Manchester, M8 0DF |
| Headteacher | Hafsha Hafeji |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 60 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.7% |
| School Capacity | 60 / 420 (14% full) |
Ofsted Parent View
28 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
143
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
96 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
151 Heywood Street, Manchester
Manchester, M8 0DF
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