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OpenSecondaryURN 147653

Waterside Academy

Free schools · London · E8 4DL

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

351

Local authority

Hackney

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–16, in London, Hackney, 351 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 65.7%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E8
10
Secondary in E8
2
Open schools in Hackney LA
104
Secondary in Hackney LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear E8

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147653

Location

Address
317-319 Kingsland Road
Postcode
E8 4DL
Town
London
Local authority
Hackney

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
351
Boys / girls
190 / 161
School capacity
500
Capacity fill
351 / 500 (70%)
Free school meals
65.7%
FSM pupils
230
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST

Contact

Telephone
02038707500
Website
https://www.watersidecst.org

Official links