Mossbourne Community Academy vs The Olive School, Hackney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mossbourne Community Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,432 students
The Olive School, Hackney
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
| Measure | Mossbourne Community Academy London, London | The Olive School, Hackney London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #166 of 640 | #470 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #781 of 4,090 | #2733 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,432 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,432 | 629 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.38 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.mossbourne.org/mca-home | www.olivehackney.com |
The verdict
- •The Olive School, Hackney scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 75.2).
- •Mossbourne Community Academy is the larger school with 1,432 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Mossbourne Community Academy better than The Olive School, Hackney?
On the Success Index (England), The Olive School, Hackney ranks higher (76.5 vs 75.2 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 Mossbourne Community Academy and The Olive School, Hackney?
About 635 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mossbourne Community Academy: 1,432. The Olive School, Hackney: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mossbourne Community Academy and The Olive School, Hackney rank in London?
Mossbourne Community Academy is 166th of 640 and The Olive School, Hackney is 470th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).