The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
71%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 90 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 374
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 60.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shuabur Rahman
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
317-319 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Lyceum
Independent · 1.9km away
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Thomas Buxton Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Stewart Headlam Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Osmani Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Primary · 2.2km away
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 2.2km away
Christ Church CofE School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Waterside Academy a selective school?
No. Waterside Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waterside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waterside Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waterside Academy?
Waterside Academy currently has 374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterside Academy take?
Waterside Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Waterside Academy?
Waterside Academy is in London, E8 4DL, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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