Waterside Academy
URN: 147653 • London E8 4DL
Overview
- Name
- Waterside Academy
- URN
- 147653
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shuabur Rahman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02038707500
- Website
- Visit Waterside Academy website
- Address
-
317-319 Kingsland Road, London E8 4DL
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Summary
Waterside Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Hackney, London, with a current enrolment of 374 students and a capacity of 500. The school prioritises an ethos of care, challenge, confidence, and courtesy, aiming to create a supportive and respectful environment for all pupils. Under the leadership of the Headteacher, who took office in July 2024, the academy is committed to becoming a preferred choice for families in the area.
The curriculum at Waterside Academy is designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth, with a focus on providing unique opportunities for students. The school offers various programmes, including a prestigious college programme that has successfully helped students secure scholarships to selective institutions. This reflects the school's dedication to preparing students for future educational pathways.
Waterside Academy actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement through events such as open evenings and information sessions. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (60.40%), the academy is dedicated to supporting diverse learning needs and ensuring that all students have access to quality education. For more information, visit their website at [Waterside Academy](https://www.watersidecst.org).
The curriculum at Waterside Academy is designed to foster academic excellence and personal growth, with a focus on providing unique opportunities for students. The school offers various programmes, including a prestigious college programme that has successfully helped students secure scholarships to selective institutions. This reflects the school's dedication to preparing students for future educational pathways.
Waterside Academy actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement through events such as open evenings and information sessions. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (60.40%), the academy is dedicated to supporting diverse learning needs and ensuring that all students have access to quality education. For more information, visit their website at [Waterside Academy](https://www.watersidecst.org).
Useful links
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- Early Finish - Tuesday 14th October 2025 Waterside Academy will be closing early on Tuesday 14th October 2025 due to our Year 6 Open Evening event. This is an important occasion where we wel (sen)
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 374
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 185
- FSM %
- 60.40
- Open date
- 2019-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 374 | 189 | 185 | 500 | 60.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 401 | 224 | 177 | 500 | 56.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 379 | 222 | 157 | 500 | 51.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 379 | 222 | 157 | 500 | 51.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 354 | 212 | 142 | 500 | 55.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 393 | 227 | 166 | 700 | 49.10 |
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