SecondaryData as of May 2026

Lister Community School

St Mary's Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9AE

A Good-rated secondary school in London.

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Pupils

1,497

Ages

11-16

FSM

52.9%

Attainment 8

44.1

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2013

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

44.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

21.0%

Basics 9-5

38.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

86.4%

EBacc APS

3.99

EBacc 9-5

13.3%

EBacc 9-4

26.9%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Lister Community School

Lister Community School is a secondary school in London, Newham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 40 responses), 68% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 1,497 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Mary's Road, London, E13 9AE | More schools in Newham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lister Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Nov 2013 — Good (predecessor: Lister Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Lister Community School

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Frequently asked questions about Lister Community School

What is Lister Community School's Ofsted rating?

Lister Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What do parents say about Lister Community School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 40 responses): 68% of parents would recommend Lister Community School.

What are Lister Community School's latest exam results?

Lister Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Lister Community School located?

Lister Community School is a secondary school in London, Newham (E13 9AE).

How many pupils attend Lister Community School?

Lister Community School has around 1,497 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Lister Community School with other schools?

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