Cardinal Pole Catholic School vs The Olive School, Hackney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 481 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
980 students
The Olive School, Hackney
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
| Measure | Cardinal Pole Catholic School London, London | The Olive School, Hackney London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #506 of 640 | #470 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3037 of 4,090 | #2733 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 980 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 980 | 629 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cardinalpole.co.uk | www.olivehackney.com |
The verdict
- •The Olive School, Hackney scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 28.5).
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 629.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Pole Catholic School better than The Olive School, Hackney?
On the Success Index (England), The Olive School, Hackney ranks higher (76.5 vs 28.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Pole Catholic School and The Olive School, Hackney?
About 481 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School: 980. The Olive School, Hackney: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Pole Catholic School and The Olive School, Hackney rank in London?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School is 506th of 640 and The Olive School, Hackney is 470th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).