Buses: 67 / 149 / 242 / 243
Nearest stations: Haggerston / Dalston Kingsland / Dalston Junction
Waterside Academy is a 11-16 highly inclusive and ambitious school where our core values of Care, Confidence, Courtesy and Challenge underpin everything they do. The school is committed to knowing every child as an individual, nurturing their wellbeing and supporting them to achieve their full potential within a calm, respectful and purposeful environment. The January 2026 Ofsted inspection highlights the school’s strong standards across all areas.
Open events
Open mornings and evenings are held in September and October 2026 for students transferring from primary to secondary school in September 2027. Check open event dates.
Vacancies
You can check if there are any current vacancies at this school using our Secondary School Vacancies List. Please note that school vacancy information is only relevant to applications made after the start of the school year (in-year applications).
Admissions
The admission criteria listed below set out how the school will admit pupils. This includes the maximum number of students to be admitted for the relevant year group, the over subscription criteria and information on waiting lists.