The Olive School, Hackney

About The Olive School, Hackney

The Olive School, Hackney is a Muslim faith primary school, established in response to community demand for high-quality education that meets the aspirations of local families. We are a Muslim faith school that promotes traditional British values and welcomes applications from all faiths and none.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Babar Mirza

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 109 responses • 17.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

94.4% positive 2.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.5% positive 5.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.8% positive 8.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

88% positive 8.2% negative

My child does well at this school

94.5% positive 4.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 109 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

28.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

78.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Education and Friendly Staff"

The Olive School has exceeded our expectations in every way! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel part of the community. The teachers are supportive, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. My child feels safe and happy, which is all a parent can ask for.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Kieran M

Parent Feb 10, 2022

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We've been happy with the Olive School overall, but there are a few areas where we think the school could improve. The curriculum is broad and engaging, and the teachers are generally supportive. However, we've had some issues with communication and have found it difficult to get answers to our questions. That being said, our child is happy and thriving, so we'll continue to give the school the benefit of the doubt.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Samantha T

Parent May 20, 2021

5.0

"Outstanding in Every Way"

We were so impressed with the Olive School that we sent all three of our children there. The school's commitment to traditional British values and its emphasis on academic excellence really resonated with us. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are dedicated and caring. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to be part of the Olive School community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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