The Olive School, Manchester
School Name: The Olive School, Manchester Address: 151 Heywood Street Town/City: Manchester County: Greater Manchester Postcode: M8 0DF Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 0161 383 2760 Website: https://www.olivemanchester.com/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: Muslim Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: Star Academies Sponsor: Star Academies
Headteacher: Mrs Hafsha Hafeji
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 119 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 28% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.6%
URN: 150714
DfE Number: 352/2055
UKPRN: 10095886
UPRN: 10096624774
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Central (E14001352)
Electoral Ward: Cheetham (E05011356)
Easting & Northing: 384222E, 400890N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 18.36" N 2° 14' 21.17" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGQ46+28
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Zeshan Araf - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2029.
- Dr Zenab Ayub - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 June 2029.
- Councillor Shazia Butt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2029.
- Mrs Clare Davis - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 February 2025.
- Mr Adeel Gulzar - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2029.
- Mrs Hafsha Hafeji - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs LalaRukh Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
- Mr Azhar Mohammed - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
- Mrs Houria Rezgui - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 June 2029.
- Mr Rana Muhammad Yousaf - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2029.