What did School Atlas judge Waterside Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Waterside Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Waterside Academy?

Waterside Academy has 351 pupils on roll.

What ages does Waterside Academy take?

Waterside Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Waterside Academy located?

Waterside Academy is located in London, E8 4DL, Hackney.

How do I apply to Waterside Academy?

Waterside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Waterside Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Waterside Academy for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 4.34 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Waterside Academy?

When Waterside Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Siblings — Children who have a sibling at the school who is reasonably expected to still be on roll at the school when they are due to start (this means year 11 siblings cannot be counted). Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently in the same household; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant teaching post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 46 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie-breaker, measured in a straight line using a computerised measuring system from the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using eastings and northings. If two or more applicants live exactly the same distance from the school, the place will also be allocated by lottery.

What is the largest ethnic background at Waterside Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.5% of pupils at Waterside Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Waterside Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

4.34miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Waterside Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Waterside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Siblings — Children who have a sibling at the school who is reasonably expected to still be on roll at the school when they are due to start (this means year 11 siblings cannot be counted). Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently in the same household.
3Children of staff — Children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant teaching post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Distance — All other applicants are determined by distance.

If two applications tie: Distance will be used as a tie-breaker, measured in a straight line using a computerised measuring system from the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using eastings and northings. If two or more applicants live exactly the same distance from the school, the place will also be allocated by lottery.

In-year admissions are subject to the same arrangements as Year 7 admissions. All children whose EHC plan names the school will be admitted before any other places are allocated (not a numbered criterion).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Waterside Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Waterside Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Waterside Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Waterside Academy?: Waterside Academy has 351 pupils on roll.
What ages does Waterside Academy take?: Waterside Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Waterside Academy located?: Waterside Academy is located in London, E8 4DL, Hackney.
How do I apply to Waterside Academy?: Waterside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Waterside Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Waterside Academy for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 4.34 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Waterside Academy?: When Waterside Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Siblings — Children who have a sibling at the school who is reasonably expected to still be on roll at the school when they are due to start (this means year 11 siblings cannot be counted). Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently in the same household; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant teaching post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 46 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie-breaker, measured in a straight line using a computerised measuring system from the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using eastings and northings. If two or more applicants live exactly the same distance from the school, the place will also be allocated by lottery.
What is the largest ethnic background at Waterside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.5% of pupils at Waterside Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.34miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Waterside Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Waterside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Siblings — Children who have a sibling at the school who is reasonably expected to still be on roll at the school when they are due to start (this means year 11 siblings cannot be counted). Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently in the same household.
3Children of staff — Children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant teaching post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Distance — All other applicants are determined by distance.

Waterside Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Waterside Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Waterside Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Waterside Academy?: Waterside Academy has 351 pupils on roll.
What ages does Waterside Academy take?: Waterside Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Waterside Academy located?: Waterside Academy is located in London, E8 4DL, Hackney.
How do I apply to Waterside Academy?: Waterside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Waterside Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Waterside Academy for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 4.34 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Waterside Academy?: When Waterside Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Siblings — Children who have a sibling at the school who is reasonably expected to still be on roll at the school when they are due to start (this means year 11 siblings cannot be counted). Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently in the same household; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant teaching post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 46 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie-breaker, measured in a straight line using a computerised measuring system from the child's home address to the main entrance of the school using eastings and northings. If two or more applicants live exactly the same distance from the school, the place will also be allocated by lottery.
What is the largest ethnic background at Waterside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 28.5% of pupils at Waterside Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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