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Lister Community School

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Lister Community School

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.146.4
2023/2445.046.4
2024/2544.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.050.00
2023/24-0.310.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Connaught Special School
0.43 km away · Free schools special
St Bonaventure's RC School
0.74 km away · Voluntary aided school
Outstanding
Tunmarsh School
0.82 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Stratford School Academy
0.99 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Angela's Ursuline School
1.1 km away · Voluntary aided school
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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