Poppy Mead, an A level student who enjoys her school life. What happens when she takes the wrong turn after her mother's death? Will the grief hurt or will the distance hurt her more?

JJ is a pupil at Waterloo Road. She's best friends with Josh Stevenson and is close with him and his father, Mr Tom Clarkson. When something heartbraking happens JJ's behaviour and attitude goes down hill and the school (incluidng Mr Mead and Clarkson) try their best to help her

Megan is a new pupil in Waterloo Road. Waterloo Road is her final chance. Immediately, she does all she can to get out of school. There's one problem. Rachel Mason wont give up on her. When Max gets involved in her care, he tries to change her. Can this wild child ever be changed?

Mia left Waterloo Road after her affair with Max was revealed. Its been a year. Now she's back but things have changed. She's back for GCSE's with something that will change Max's life forever. Mia knows things won't be easy but will she be able to stay strong?

Kenadee-Rose is Rachel's daughter. She's fiesty and has a very bad attitude. Kenadee got excluded from her private school which landed her in Waterloo Road. Kenadee is the type of girl to break a heart. But that soon changes when she sets eyes on Max Tyler. Can Max be the one to break this girls heart or will he be the broken hearted? Rachel keeps secrtets hidden from Kenadee. She has two other sisters.

Jack Rimmer is head of Waterloo Road and has been since the old headmaster had a mental Breakdown. He's had many flings in his time at the school but never really settled down. Bonnie and Ronnie are identical twins. Bonnie is a pampered princess, always wears make up and is typically mean to everyone. Ronnie is the complete opposite, never wears tight fitting clothes. She hates human beings and just wants to be left alone. Bonnie bullies Ronnie daily for the way she is. Jack takes an interest in Ronnie, looking out for her and helping her with her mental health. Jack falls for Ronnie, but does she feel the same way? Warning: this book contains BDSM themes. Please do not read if you are uncomfortable with this.

Chris Mead has a sister. What happens when Amelia turns up at Waterloo Road? Max takes an interest in Amelia but does she feel the same about him? Chris won't approve of a relationship but will Amelia listen? She never has done before and she always ends up being hurt. Will this relationship work or fail and will Chris ever approve of the relationship between Max and his sister?

Neve, was kicked out my her dad after he moved in with his girlfriend. Neve has had it tough and has too other choice but to attend waterloo road school, where her mum happens to be head. Neve is shocked to learn just how much her parents have kept from her other the years. She finds out that she doesn't just have one sister, she has two and there triplets. Neve instantly feels something when she mets tom clarkson and no matter how many boys look her way bse can't stop thinking about her English teacher. what happens when he discovers her secrets? what happens when you realizes she's been in Waterloo road with her sisters all along and not known and will she finally open up and talk about her childhood which is holding her back?