News - 10th Jun 2024
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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
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.’
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.’
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 - February 8
@CST_London dinner was fab!
Hosted by brill @MissRNoor, speakers shared leadership gems. Thank you @MissTBegum @SimonElliottCST @Shofiquez @Mouhssin_Ismail.
Great to see @unleashing_me @AsmaBaig296 @TeachLeadAAli @TomBellwoodCLT @unlock_educate @MaryMyatt @sabnom81 @SausanS2 pic.twitter.com/kCYR0EYpWq
@CST_London - March 7
📣CALLING SCHOOL LEADERS📣
We get lots of requests for visits at @FgcsInfo @CST_London, so we are hosting another open morning where we will share good practice on how we have raised and maintained standards
Tues 25th March, 8.30-12
Link to sign up below 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/88GHHVYn65
@CST_London - March 3
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for three Multi-Academy Trust Excellence Awards in the following categories:https://t.co/ibq6xcfKZA Trust of the Year
2.Staff Development Award
3.Transformation and Impact Award@CST_London @OptimusEd @CSTvoice pic.twitter.com/VNT1TwsivB
@CST_London - February 27
Incredible news! The DfE has ranked @CST_London:
-1st among non-selective MATs,
-3rd out of 822 for progress, and
-2nd for disadvantaged students.
A huge thank you to our staff, governors, and community—this is your success! Together, we’re changing lives. pic.twitter.com/sYDnKEOyMw
@CST_London - February 23
At @CST_London, coaching is high-impact and sustainable. Leaders coach while still teaching, senior staff are also coached, and we prioritise subject expertise. No top teachers are removed from classrooms, ensuring both student outcomes and staff growth.https://t.co/YjJomKhRgm
@CST_London - February 8
A lovely night last night at the @CST_London dinner. Great to catch up with my past CEO Bushra @sal2nd @Crux311 @MrJPTeach @englishteachai @unleashing_me @Mouhssin_Ismail @AsmaBaig296 @macarthy_bola and all the other colleagues that attended, including one of my ex-students! pic.twitter.com/ymFAo29SqB
@CST_London - February 8
@CST_London dinner was fab!
Hosted by brill @MissRNoor, speakers shared leadership gems. Thank you @MissTBegum @SimonElliottCST @Shofiquez @Mouhssin_Ismail.
Great to see @unleashing_me @AsmaBaig296 @TeachLeadAAli @TomBellwoodCLT @unlock_educate @MaryMyatt @sabnom81 @SausanS2 pic.twitter.com/kCYR0EYpWq
@CST_London - March 7
📣CALLING SCHOOL LEADERS📣
We get lots of requests for visits at @FgcsInfo @CST_London, so we are hosting another open morning where we will share good practice on how we have raised and maintained standards
Tues 25th March, 8.30-12
Link to sign up below 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/88GHHVYn65
@CST_London - March 3
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for three Multi-Academy Trust Excellence Awards in the following categories:https://t.co/ibq6xcfKZA Trust of the Year
2.Staff Development Award
3.Transformation and Impact Award@CST_London @OptimusEd @CSTvoice pic.twitter.com/VNT1TwsivB
@CST_London - February 27
Incredible news! The DfE has ranked @CST_London:
-1st among non-selective MATs,
-3rd out of 822 for progress, and
-2nd for disadvantaged students.
A huge thank you to our staff, governors, and community—this is your success! Together, we’re changing lives. pic.twitter.com/sYDnKEOyMw
@CST_London - February 23
At @CST_London, coaching is high-impact and sustainable. Leaders coach while still teaching, senior staff are also coached, and we prioritise subject expertise. No top teachers are removed from classrooms, ensuring both student outcomes and staff growth.https://t.co/YjJomKhRgm
@CST_London - February 8
A lovely night last night at the @CST_London dinner. Great to catch up with my past CEO Bushra @sal2nd @Crux311 @MrJPTeach @englishteachai @unleashing_me @Mouhssin_Ismail @AsmaBaig296 @macarthy_bola and all the other colleagues that attended, including one of my ex-students! pic.twitter.com/ymFAo29SqB
@CST_London - February 8
@CST_London dinner was fab!
Hosted by brill @MissRNoor, speakers shared leadership gems. Thank you @MissTBegum @SimonElliottCST @Shofiquez @Mouhssin_Ismail.
Great to see @unleashing_me @AsmaBaig296 @TeachLeadAAli @TomBellwoodCLT @unlock_educate @MaryMyatt @sabnom81 @SausanS2 pic.twitter.com/kCYR0EYpWq
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Forest Gate Community School


Forest Gate Community School
Associate 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 - Shuabur Rahman
317-319 Kingsland Road, Hackney, London, E8 4DL
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University Technical College Norfolk


University Technical College Norfolk
Headteacher - Francis Bray
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
Donna Moran and Hannah Turbet - Co-Headteachers
Weymouth Terrace, London, E2 8LS
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Waterside Academy

University Technical College Norfolk

The Excelsior Academy

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Forest Gate Community School

Cumberland Community School

Waterside Academy

University Technical College Norfolk

The Excelsior Academy

Haggerston School

Forest Gate Community School

Cumberland Community School

Waterside Academy

University Technical College Norfolk

The Excelsior Academy
