The Olive School, Hackney

A outstanding free schools school in Hackney. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Olive School, Hackney.

London, E96EJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 May 2015
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
32 St Johns Church Road
Hackney
London, E96EJ
Phone
2076837436
Website
olivehackney.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139814
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
32 St Johns Church Road, Hackney, London, E9 6EJ
Website
www.olivehackney.com
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Muslim
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STAR ACADEMIES
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
622
Free School Meals
40.4% (251 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
87.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.4 (7.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
622 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Service Teamwork Ambition Respect

Muslim faith primary school; promotes traditional British values; welcomes applications from all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

The Olive School, Hackney is a Muslim faith primary school; aims to provide an inspirational, life-enhancing education where every child is nurtured, inspired, challenged and supported to succeed, developing the skills and attitudes to become responsible, respectful and tolerant citizens.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is fundamental to all learning and is supported by the Star Readers initiative. Phonics taught using Ruth Miskin’s Read Write Inc. Knowledge-rich, progression-focused curriculum with discrete subjects and literacy underpinning learning. Leadership development is central to the curriculum with STAR values at the heart of provision. Early Years follows seven areas of learning and development with Prime and Specific areas (e.g., Personal and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development; Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design). Enrichment offering centers on the five leadership foundations of sport, creativity, performing arts, enterprise and social action.

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