Lister Junior School
About Lister Junior School
Lister Junior School in Liverpool is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and the numbers suggest it is a school that local parents trust. With 239 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is essentially full, indicating steady demand from families in the area. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage for this school, the near-capacity roll is a practical signal that it is a popular choice among Liverpool families. The school is led by headteacher Simon King and is non-religious, with no formal ties to a particular faith. It serves a community with above-average economic need: 45.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is significantly higher than the national average and points to a school that supports a diverse range of family circumstances.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
19 Jan 2022Latest monitoring visit (19 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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