SchoolScoresLister Community School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
St Mary's Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9AE
020 8471 3311 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 November 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newham comparisons use the 9 of its 23 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 82% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 2% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 19% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 43% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 71% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newham figures pool parents at the Newham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
264 pupils in this year group.
39% — 15 points below the Newham average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.1 | 51.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
322 pupils in this year group.
95% — 2 points above the Newham average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 33% | 39% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 35% | 28% | 13% |
| Further education college | 25% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | – | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 198 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 144 |
| Of those, offered a place | 144 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 598 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 55.0% | 47.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 8.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 65.1% | 60.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 51% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 6.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 26% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.2% | 20.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 80% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7 | 7.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.13% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 9% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 22% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 31% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 18.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- St Bonaventure's RC School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stratford School Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2022 · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Angela's Ursuline School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Cumberland Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brampton Manor Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Azhar Academy Girls School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Eastlea Community School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rokeby School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Plashet, City of London Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lister Community School's Ofsted rating?
Lister Community School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Lister Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Lister Community School?
68% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lister Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lister Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 144 families put Lister Community School as their first choice for 198 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 144 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148902.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.