Lister Community School
St Mary's Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lister Community School is a secondary school in Newham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 18th of 20 secondary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2013, report published 17 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Lister Community School is highly supportive of its pupils. Pupils are benefiting from recent changes that have improved learning and behaviour. Pupils and parents and carers feel listened to and engaged with the school. This helps them feel part of an inclusive, diverse community. Pupils report feeling safe, they learn well in lessons and attend regularly. The school has raised its expectation of what pupils should achieve. The curriculum is more ambitious. The school is fostering a culture of joy in learning. Pupils are responding well to these new standards. They behave well and work hard. Learning time is not wasted by low-level disruption. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are achieving well. The provision for personal development is well-planned and considered. Music and the performing arts are prominently featured in the school. The orchestra rehearsed 'Under Pressure' with great accuracy and energy. Many pupils succeed in external graded music examinations. There are opportunities for pupils to get involved. For example, when the school recently hosted a production of 'Oliver,' pupils studying design and technology assisted with the set design and construction. Events, including sports day and cultural day, unite pupils. They help develop pupils' understanding of key attributes, such as teamwork, respect, and tolerance.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, teachers do not use information about the individual needs of pupils with SEND to adapt their teaching effectively. As a result, sometimes these pupils do not learn as well as they should. The school should ensure teachers understand how to adapt their teaching and do this consistently to enable pupils to learn the curriculum as intended.
- Sometimes, the activities teachers choose to help pupils learn are not as effective as they should be. This means that pupils lose enthusiasm for learning and disengage. Leaders should ensure that teachers choose activities, resources, materials, and approaches that support and inspire pupils to learn and know more.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
264 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,470 pupils on roll, with places for 1,550
Schools near Lister Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bonaventure's RC School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| Stratford School Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.9 |
| St Angela's Ursuline School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.1 |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.6 |
| Cumberland Community School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Alice Clay
- Phone
- 02084713311
- Address
- St Mary's Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9AE
- Local authority
- Newham
- URN
- 148902
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.