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
Waterside Academy building in London

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Shuabur Rahman (since 2025)
Telephone
02038707500
Website
Visit Waterside Academy website
Address
317-319 Kingsland Road, London E8 4DL
Find on Google Maps

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).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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