Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Waterside Academy

317-319 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DL
Part of: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Waterside Academy
London, E8 4DL
374 Pupils
500 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
60.40% FSM %
189 Boys
185 Girls
About Waterside Academy

Waterside Academy is a Secondary Free Schools serving London and the surrounding area in Hackney. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the London region.

It has 374 pupils on roll. School capacity: 500. Current headteacher: Shuabur Rahman.

Information on Waterside Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hackney
Region London
Administrative District Hackney
Parliamentary Constituency Hackney South and Shoreditch
Ward Haggerston
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-11-2019
UKPRN 10084846
URN 147653
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Phoebe Clapham Chair of Local Governing Body 16/01/2024 13/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Riikka Vihriala Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Janet Afolabi Local Governor 29/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Marya Afreedi Local Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Minnie Cullen Local Governor 26/04/2024 25/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tracey Fergus Local Governor 29/04/2024 28/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard McCallum Local Governor 16/01/2024 17/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr An Nguyen Local Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tom O'Grady Local Governor 26/04/2024 25/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Naomi Stevens Local Governor 12/10/2024 13/10/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Riikka Vihriala Local Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Shien Yap Local Governor 30/04/2024 29/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
0.37 km • London
Other
Queensbridge Primary School
0.37 km • London
Other
The Bridge Academy
0.44 km • London
Other
Hackney New Primary School
0.46 km • London
Other
Hoxton Garden Primary
0.59 km • London
Other
Rosemary Works School
0.62 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Waterside Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in London, Hackney.
Waterside Academy has 374 pupils, with a capacity of 500.
Waterside Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Waterside Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Waterside Academy is Mr Shuabur Rahman.
Waterside Academy is at 317-319 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DL, in the Hackney local authority, London.
Waterside Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Shuabur Rahman
317-319 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DL
02038707500
www.watersidecst.org
Location
E8 4DL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147653
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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