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Lister Community School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Alice Clay

corporate_fareNEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING

location_onLondon, E13 9AE

language Visit Website phone 2084713311

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2013

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Students

1,582

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Attainment 8

44.1

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Newham

#1,917 of 3,216 nationally

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Lister Community School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lister Community School is an academy converter in London, Newham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING. The school has approximately 1,497 pupils on roll, of whom 55% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing the school #18 in Newham and #1,917 of 3,216 nationally. 38.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2013. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

38.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.0%

Entering EBacc86.40%

EBacc APS4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.30%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.48

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2013-11-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-02-01

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(37 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,497 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,497	41	2.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,509	19	1.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,581	63	4.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,592	66	4.1%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,583	52	3.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,585	32	2.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,582	37	2.3%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,591	21	1.3%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,537	95	6.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,537	65	4.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,534	80	5.2%	4.4%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 63 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 47 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Hearing Impairment 17 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

7.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree39%

disagree20%

strongly disagree15%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree22%

disagree12%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree27%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree29%

disagree20%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree51%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree15%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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