Lister Community School
London, E13 9AE · Newham · secondary school
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17th of 20 secondary schools in Newham we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 181 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.1 · 50 | 30% | 1.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.31 · 26 | 25% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.1 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lister Community School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024-11. In 2024/25, 38.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.31 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,470 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,550. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Lister Community School
Overview
Lister Community School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as “highly supportive,” fostering an “inclusive, diverse community” where pupils feel safe and engaged. Recent changes have improved learning and behaviour, with a curriculum that is now “more ambitious” and a culture that promotes “joy in learning.”
Strengths
- The curriculum sets out a “logical order of learning” allowing pupils to build depth of understanding, supported by teachers with “good subject knowledge.”
- Personal development is “well-planned and considered,” featuring prominent music and performing arts, alongside opportunities for leadership and teamwork.
- The school effectively supports early reading development, with “well-planned interventions” helping pupils in Years 7 and 8 become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with a “sense of calm and order” and effective strategies to reduce historical high levels of suspensions.
- Staff workload has been reduced through policy changes, enabling everyone to work together to ensure “consistently high quality” pupil experiences.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use information about pupils with SEND to adapt teaching “consistently” so these pupils can access the curriculum as intended.
- Leaders should ensure teachers choose activities and resources that “support and inspire pupils to learn,” preventing disengagement caused by ineffective tasks.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.0 |
| 2024/25 | 44.1 |
| 2025/26 | 48.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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