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Waterside Academy

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Waterside Academy

317-319 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DL

Free schools
Pupils
374
Ages
11-16
FSM
60.4%
Attainment 8
44.6
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.4%
Basics 9-5
41.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.5%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
12.8%
EBacc 9-4
23.1%
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About Waterside Academy

Waterside Academy is a secondary school in London, Hackney. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. The school has around 374 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 317-319 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DL | More schools in Hackney

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Waterside Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — Good
  2. Jul 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Hackney New School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Waterside Academy

What is Waterside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waterside Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Waterside Academy's latest exam results?
Waterside Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Waterside Academy located?
Waterside Academy is a secondary school in London, Hackney (E8 4DL).
How many pupils attend Waterside Academy?
Waterside Academy has around 374 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Waterside Academy with other schools?
View Waterside Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hackney.