Waterside School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Waterside School
Address: Robert Street
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE18 7NB
Telephone Number: 02 0831 7659
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-11
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2001
Federation: Imperium Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Meic Griffiths
Capacity: 48
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 45 (84% boys & 16% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 77.8%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 133401
DfE Number: 203/7200
UKPRN: 10069431
UPRN: 100023246399
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Greenwich (E09000011)
Constituency: Erith and Thamesmead (E14001229)
Electoral Ward: Plumstead & Glyndon (E05014087)

Easting & Northing: 544602E, 178478N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 14.66" N 0° 4' 53.13" E
Plus Code: 9F32F3PJ+XH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Neal Collard - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Miss Eunice Fortune - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Ms Barbara Gates - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mr Meic Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Miss Sherifa Ibitola - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mrs Carol Ladbrook - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mr John Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Ian Mooney - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Mr Howard Shearing - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mr Coby Kyei Simons - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Mrs Jill Smith - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Liza Tjihero - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2027.