Waterside Academy

About Waterside Academy

Waterside Academy is a state-funded co-educational secondary school located in Hackney, London (E8 4DL), welcoming pupils aged 11 to 16. The school has 374 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Waterside Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shuabur Rahman, it falls under Hackney local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +1.04 is well above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 48.2. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 70th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 16 in Hackney.

Waterside Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 46 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Waterside Academy include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Swimming Pool, Sixth Form Centre, Gymnasium, Science Labs, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Theatre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance and 5 more, as well as clubs including DofE, Science Club, Young Enterprise, Debate and 4 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.4%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Hackney, Waterside Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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