Open Free School Primary Muslim Mixed

The Olive School, Hackney

32 St Johns Church Road, London, E9 6EJ
Part of: STAR ACADEMIES (Multi-academy trust)
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The Olive School, Hackney
London, E9 6EJ
624 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
47.30% FSM %
298 Boys
326 Girls
About The Olive School, Hackney

The Olive School, Hackney is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Hackney, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Muslim character.

It has 624 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Babar Mirza.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hackney or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hackney
Region London
Administrative District Hackney
Parliamentary Constituency Hackney South and Shoreditch
Ward Homerton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Muslim
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor STAR ACADEMIES
Opened 03-09-2013
UKPRN 10042317
URN 139814
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mohammad Akhtar Chair of Local Governing Body 18/03/2022 17/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Davis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/02/2024 — N/A
Mr Yusuf Abdi Local Governor 03/12/2022 02/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sudi Abokar Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rabaa Aydin Local Governor 09/02/2024 08/02/2028 Elected by parents
Dami Banire Local Governor 18/10/2023 17/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mahfuzur Chowdhury Local Governor 26/05/2023 25/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Mohamed Dana Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hazra Docrat Local Governor 09/05/2024 08/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Hageman Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Saifulla Mahamroot Local Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Babar Mirza Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
St John and St James CofE Primary School
0.27 km • London
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The City Academy, Hackney
0.32 km • London
Other
Morningside Primary School
0.41 km • London
Other
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
0.48 km • London
Other
Clapton Girls' Academy
0.54 km • London
Other
Stormont House School
0.58 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Olive School, Hackney is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in London, Hackney.
The Olive School, Hackney has 624 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
The Olive School, Hackney caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The admissions policy at The Olive School, Hackney is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Olive School, Hackney has a Muslim religious character.
The Principal at The Olive School, Hackney is Mr Babar Mirza.
The Olive School, Hackney is at 32 St Johns Church Road, Hackney, London, E9 6EJ, in the Hackney local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Olive School, Hackney: Does not have a sixth form.
The Olive School, Hackney is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Babar Mirza
32 St Johns Church Road, Hackney, London, E9 6EJ
02076837436
www.olivehackney.com
Location
E9 6EJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139814
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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