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The Olive School, Manchester

Manchester, M8 0DFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
96 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Olive School, Manchester

If you are a parent considering The Olive School, Manchester, the first thing you will notice from the most recent Parent View survey is the sheer strength of feeling. Of the 28 respondents, 96% said they would recommend the school, with not a single parent disagreeing that their child is happy or feels safe. In fact, 86% strongly agreed that pupils are well behaved and feel safe, and 75% strongly agreed that their child is happy. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 143 applications for just 59 places, with 96 families putting it as their first preference. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.42, meaning for every place available, more than two families wanted it. The school is a Muslim-faith primary for mixed genders, ages 4 to 11, led by headteacher Hafsha Hafeji, and currently has just 60 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, so it is still growing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMuslim
Address151 Heywood Street, Manchester, Manchester, M8 0DF
HeadteacherHafsha Hafeji
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils60
Free School Meals (FSM)41.7%
School Capacity60 / 420 (14% full)

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolPlaying FieldsICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersGymnasticsSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:00 – 15:05

Source: olivemanchester.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Olive School, Manchester

The Olive School, Manchester is oversubscribed, with 96 first-choice applications for 59 places (1.6× demand). Admission is competitive and priority is typically given to siblings and children living closest to the school.