Waterside Academy
Free schools
London, E8 4DL
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 45% in England
12 of 16 in Hackney
Pupils
351
First preferences per place
0.39
2026/27
Absence
7.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 48.2 | 44.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 60% | 41% | |
| Average English grade | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 37% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.71 | 1.04 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Bridge Academy · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 16% in England
- City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Top 15% in England
- Haggerston School · 0.5 mi · Good · Top 33% in England
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- City of London Academy Islington · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- Oaklands School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Top 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Hackney · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Waterside Academy is in Haggerston West & Kingsland Basin (typical home £527,800, crime high).
What is Waterside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waterside Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Waterside Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Waterside Academy is in the top 45% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.