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Waterside Academy
317-319 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DL, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.3 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
374
Capacity
500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
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Last inspected: 9 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African29.9%
White Other18.2%
Black Caribbean16.0%
Other8.6%
Mixed Other7.0%
White British5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Black Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.53863, -0.07701 · E8 4DL
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Waterside Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2022.
Is Waterside Academy a good school?
Waterside Academy scores 41.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Waterside Academy in GCSEs?
Waterside Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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