Open Free School Primary Muslim Mixed

The Olive School, Manchester

151 Heywood Street, Manchester, M8 0DF
Part of: STAR ACADEMIES (Multi-academy trust)
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The Olive School, Manchester
Manchester, M8 0DF
60 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
41.70% FSM %
30 Boys
30 Girls
About The Olive School, Manchester

The Olive School, Manchester is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Muslim character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 60 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Hafsha Hafeji.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Central
Ward Cheetham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Muslim
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor STAR ACADEMIES
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095886
URN 150714
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor Shazia Butt Chair of Local Governing Body 24/04/2025 23/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Davis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/02/2025 — N/A
Mr Zeshan Araf Local Governor 24/04/2025 23/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Zenab Ayub Local Governor 04/06/2025 03/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adeel Gulzar Local Governor 24/04/2025 23/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hafsha Hafeji Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs LalaRukh Khan Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Azhar Mohammed Local Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Houria Rezgui Local Governor 04/06/2025 03/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rana Yousaf Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Olive School, Manchester is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
The Olive School, Manchester has 60 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
The Olive School, Manchester caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The admissions policy at The Olive School, Manchester is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Olive School, Manchester has a Muslim religious character.
The Headteacher at The Olive School, Manchester is Mrs Hafsha Hafeji.
The Olive School, Manchester is at 151 Heywood Street, Manchester, M8 0DF, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Olive School, Manchester: Does not have a sixth form.
The Olive School, Manchester is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Hafsha Hafeji
151 Heywood Street, Manchester, M8 0DF
01613832760
www.olivemanchester.com/
Location
M8 0DF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150714
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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