Millfields Community School vs The Olive School, Hackney
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 677 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millfields Community School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
634 students
The Olive School, Hackney
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
| Measure | Millfields Community School London, London | The Olive School, Hackney London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #905 of 1,720 | #470 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5543 of 15,697 | #2733 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 634 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 634 | 629 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.millfields.hackney.sch.uk/ | www.olivehackney.com |
The verdict
- •The Olive School, Hackney scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 61.5).
- •The Olive School, Hackney does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 69%).
- •The Olive School, Hackney does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 13%).
- •Millfields Community School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 629.
- •Millfields Community School is a local authority school while The Olive School, Hackney is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Millfields Community School better than The Olive School, Hackney?
On the Success Index (England), The Olive School, Hackney ranks higher (76.5 vs 61.5 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 Millfields Community School and The Olive School, Hackney?
About 677 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millfields Community School: 634. The Olive School, Hackney: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millfields Community School and The Olive School, Hackney rank in London?
Millfields Community School is 905th of 1,720 and The Olive School, Hackney is 470th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).