First episode of Series 5.
Synopsis[]
Waterloo Road is forced to merge with John Fosters, a former private school that has recently closed down, which quickly escalates into chaos. Chris Mead replaces Eddie as deputy, but Rachel is not happy when charismatic Max Tyler, popular with Fosters students, is made executive head, as she finds him overly disciplinarian and bullying.
Of the new staff, Jo Lipsett, new languages head, criticises Steph's teaching method as too informal and not professional enough, whilst Ruby Fry sees Waterloo Road as beneath her. Tom, now English head of department, is unimpressed by newly qualified Helen Hopewell, who, after a run-in with Michaela, accuses the girl of pushing her down the stairs.
To add to Rachel's woes, the mother of sisters Lindsay and Emily James is accused of murdering their father.
Main cast[]
Staff[]
- Eva Pope as Rachel Mason
- Angela Griffin as Kim Campbell
- William Ash as Christopher Mead (First appearance)
- Vinette Robinson as Helen Hopewell (First appearance)
- Philip Martin Brown as Grantly Budgen
- Denise Welch as Steph Haydock
- Elizabeth Berrington as Ruby Fry (First appearance)
- Sarah-Jane Potts as Jo Lipsett (First appearance)
- Jason Done as Tom Clarkson
- Tom Chambers as Max Tyler (First appearance)
- Elaine Symons as Rose Kelly
Students[]
- Zaraah Abrahams as Michaela White
- Tachia Newall as Bolton Smilie
- Thomas Milner as Paul Langley
- Richie Jeeves as Luke Pendle (First appearance)
- William Rush as Josh Stevenson (First appearance)
- Lucy Dixon as Danielle Harker
- Lauren Thomas as Aleesha Dillon
- Ayesha Gwilt as Amy Porter (First appearance)
- Shannon Flynn as Emily James (First appearance)
- Holly Kenny as Sambuca Kelly
- Darcy Isa as Lauren Andrews
- Jenna-Louise Coleman as Lindsay James (First appearance)
- Sophie McShera as Ros McCain (First appearance)
- Dean Smith as Philip Ryan
- Reece Douglas as Denzil Kelly
- Jessica Baglow as Karla Bentham
- Phoebe Dynevor as Siobhan Mailey (First appearance)
Others[]
- Louise Delamere as Marion James (First appearance)
- Uncredited as Tony James (Voice only, one-off appearance)
