Lister Community School
About Lister Community School
Lister Community School in Newham was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's Progress 8 score, which measures pupil progress from the end of primary school to GCSEs, stands at -0.31, placing it in the 'Below average' banding nationally. This means that, on average, pupils achieve slightly less progress than their peers across England. Within Newham, where the average Progress 8 score is a positive 0.13, Lister ranks 16th out of 21 similar schools. The Attainment 8 score, which reflects the average grade achieved across eight key subjects, is 45, and 44.9% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, the government's 'strong pass' benchmark.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 40 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: lister.ncltrust.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lister Community School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications