Lister Infant and Nursery School
96%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Lister Infant and Nursery School
Lister Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 208 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lister Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon King, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
Lister Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 51 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lister Infant and Nursery School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Lister Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Green Lane, Lister Infant School Green Lane, Liverpool, Liverpool, L13 7DT |
| Headteacher | Simon King |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.2% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 208 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
73
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Green Lane, Lister Infant School Green Lane, Liverpool
Liverpool, L13 7DT
Green Lane, Lister Infant School Green Lane, Liverpool
Liverpool, L13 7DT
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