News - 2nd Nov 2026
Focused
Informed
Passionate
Welcome from the leadership team
We set up the Community School Trust with the aim of creating great school communities that excel in an atmosphere of challenge and support.
Meet the team
“Everyone is a close knit family and the school is always adapting to get the best out of staff and students...”
Shamayun Mirza
Maths second in charge
Planning for extraordinary
Leila
Cumberland Community School
Alongside my studies, I enjoy cooking, especially baking. I love trying new recipes out on my family and friends. They always enjoy eating whatever I have made for them.
Khadija
Waterside Academy
Khadija was part of the second cohort of students on the school’s prestigious colleges programme, applying to selective schools. She was successfully awarded a place at Fulham School on a full bursary worth £50,000.
Samuel
Cumberland Community School
For three years, I have been playing the piano and I regularly enjoy reading for pleasure. I am currently reading 'The Road Trip'.
Cemre
Waterside Academy
Cemre enrolled on the prestigious college programme and successfully was awarded a full scholarship to study A-levels at Ashbourne College worth £10,000 a term.
Amelia
Forest Gate School
Amelia began her first year at FGCS during a pandemic. Being in a new school and trying to figure out new rules during such an usual time was ‘weird’, but she praises the teachers around her for supporting her.
Lavinia
Forest Gate School
An active member in her school, Lavinia takes part in Student Council, Politeness Ambassadors, Anti-Bullying Club and multisports when she’s not studying.
Zakaria
Forest Gate School
Preparing for GCSEs is never easy, but Zakaria knows he has his teachers behind him: ‘As a year 11 student, I am very supported by my teachers who work really hard to help me with my exams.’
Leila
Cumberland Community School
Alongside my studies, I enjoy cooking, especially baking. I love trying new recipes out on my family and friends. They always enjoy eating whatever I have made for them.
Khadija
Waterside Academy
Khadija was part of the second cohort of students on the school’s prestigious colleges programme, applying to selective schools. She was successfully awarded a place at Fulham School on a full bursary worth £50,000.
Samuel
Cumberland Community School
For three years, I have been playing the piano and I regularly enjoy reading for pleasure. I am currently reading 'The Road Trip'.
Cemre
Waterside Academy
Cemre enrolled on the prestigious college programme and successfully was awarded a full scholarship to study A-levels at Ashbourne College worth £10,000 a term.
Amelia
Forest Gate School
Amelia began her first year at FGCS during a pandemic. Being in a new school and trying to figure out new rules during such an usual time was ‘weird’, but she praises the teachers around her for supporting her.
Lavinia
Forest Gate School
An active member in her school, Lavinia takes part in Student Council, Politeness Ambassadors, Anti-Bullying Club and multisports when she’s not studying.
Zakaria
Forest Gate School
Preparing for GCSEs is never easy, but Zakaria knows he has his teachers behind him: ‘As a year 11 student, I am very supported by my teachers who work really hard to help me with my exams.’
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Follow Us@CST_London - June 20
A brand new category @TesGlobalX Awards this year and we brought it home! 🏆
Teacher Development Initiative of the Year!
What a team @FgcsInfo @FgcsTlc @CST_London
#WeAreFGCS 🔥
#TESAwards2026Tes Global (@TesGlobalX)🔊New category for the Tes Schools Awards: Teacher Development Initiative of the Year!🏆
If you’re championing teacher growth and empowering your teachers to deliver their best, this category is for you! Enter now👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0rrnXL0
#TesSchoolsAwards2026 #TesInstitute
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— https://x.com/TesGlobalX/status/2018687738900344988
@CST_London - June 15
⏪ Four years on, Omar Deria reflects on the transformation of @excelsior.
What was once a school facing significant challenges is now a flourishing school with strong outcomes and a culture built on community, care and ambition.
@CST_London
flourish.co.uk/community/the…
@CST_London - June 1
Our Deputy Headteacher has been using student assessment data in a powerful way to highlight potential.
By showing students how far they’ve come and where they’re capable of reaching, they’re helping build confidence. @HaggerstonSch
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@CST_London - May 26
Such an amazing achievement, well done @RahmanShuabur and @CST_London. A great school!Waterside Academy (@WatersideAcad)Our school has been described as a “Beacon of Excellence” following our latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors judging the school as “Strong” in all areas.
hackneygazette.co.uk/news/26…— https://x.com/WatersideAcad/status/2059216172692762888
@CST_London - May 5
Great to see Mr Winters working closely with Year 11, helping them create effective revision cards in preparation for their upcoming exams @excelsiorcst
@CST_London - April 27
Well-drilled self-assessment routines in Ms Cant’s class.
Pupils reflect, identify next steps, and take ownership of their learning.
#Teaching #AssessmentForLearning #EduTwitter @HaggerstonSch
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@CST_London - March 10
Looking for a teaching role where wellbeing matters? 👇
✅ 4.5 day week (Fri half day)
✅ 3-week Christmas break
✅ No PMR
✅ No report writing
✅ Progress 8: +1
Vacancies: DT, MFL, English & Maths.
Hear from our staff:
drive.google.com/file/d/18zT…
Apply:
forestgatecst.org/542/curren…
@CST_London - March 10
Looking for a teaching role where wellbeing matters? 👇
✅ 4.5 day week (Fri half day)
✅ 3-week Christmas break
✅ No PMR
✅ No report writing
✅ Progress 8: +1
Vacancies: DT, MFL, English & Maths.
Hear from our staff:https://t.co/EDtr0BtMkr
Apply:https://t.co/2caS3ElPes
@CST_London - March 9
We were proud to host a special private view at @LCFLondon, bringing together students from all six schools to showcase outstanding work in art, design, textiles and photography — presented in a professionally curated exhibition.
#LCFLondon #UAL #ArtAndDesign
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@CST_London - March 9
We were proud to host a special private view at @LCFLondon, bringing together students from all six schools to showcase outstanding work in art, design, textiles and photography — presented in a professionally curated exhibition.
#LCFLondon #UAL #ArtAndDesign
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Our Schools
Forest Gate Community School
Forest Gate Community School
Headteacher - Stacey Goyan
Forest Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BB
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Cumberland Community School
Cumberland Community School
Headteacher - Ekhlas Rahman
The Cumberland School, Oban Close, London, E13 8SJ
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Waterside Academy
Waterside Academy
Headteacher - Amy Brown
317-319 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London, E8 4DL
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University Technical College Norfolk
University Technical College Norfolk
Headteacher - Luke Moralee
Old Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6FF
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The Excelsior Academy
The Excelsior Academy
Headteacher - Omar Deria
The Excelsior Academy Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY
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Haggerston School
Haggerston School
Executive Headteacher - Thahmina Begum
Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LS
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Park Academy
Park Academy
Headteacher - Munira Said
Park Academy Belhus Park Lane, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4RU
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Forest Gate Community School
Cumberland Community School
Waterside Academy
University Technical College Norfolk
The Excelsior Academy
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