Joe leads the school into a disaster and turns the teaching staff against him whilst trying to help a friend. Meanwhile, Libby finds a hero in an unexpected place after facing harassment.

New head Steve Savage hits the ground running by introducing a set of updated rules at the school. Meanwhile, a new student has the misfortune of being Schuey’s next target.

Donte steps up for a struggling Tonya, while Nicky’s distracted by an old flame. Coral and Neil’s relationship is put to the test when she’s asked to reprimand him.

While setting up Battle of the Bands, pressure mounts on Val when she highlights the lack of support for teachers. Meanwhile, Tonya struggles to be believed as she has a crisis.

Billy finally fights back, but disaster strikes when things go too far, and new deaf pupil Luca acts out when he struggles to fit in at Waterloo Road.

Steve and Billy sweat as suspicions rise and attention turns to a missing pupil. Meanwhile, Kelly Jo finds her voice to fight for what’s right.

When Steve goes too far, Nicky panics as Preston gets caught in the firing line, whilst Schuey makes a desperate call.

Steve and Billy fight to keep their secrets as a familiar face returns to restore order. Nicky and Donte’s relationship is put to the test.