Lister Community School
URN: 102778 • London E13 9AE
Overview
- Name
- Lister Community School
- URN
- 102778
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kunal Vora (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Mary's Road, London E13 9AE
Summary
Lister Community School, located in Newham, London, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrollment of 1,486 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 1,550. The school is committed to providing high-quality education, believing that every student in the area deserves the same opportunities as those in other parts of the country. The motto "Always Aiming for Excellence" reflects the school's ethos of encouraging students to strive for their best in all areas.
The curriculum at Lister Community School is designed to challenge students academically while preparing them for future success in sixth forms and universities. The school emphasizes hard work and personal excellence, fostering an environment where students are motivated to achieve their goals.
With a significant percentage of pupils (33.20%) eligible for free school meals, Lister Community School serves a diverse community, aiming to support all students in their educational journey. The school actively engages with families through regular newsletters and communications, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Lister Community School is designed to challenge students academically while preparing them for future success in sixth forms and universities. The school emphasizes hard work and personal excellence, fostering an environment where students are motivated to achieve their goals.
With a significant percentage of pupils (33.20%) eligible for free school meals, Lister Community School serves a diverse community, aiming to support all students in their educational journey. The school actively engages with families through regular newsletters and communications, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Newham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1550
- Pupils
- 1486
- Boys
- 847
- Girls
- 639
- FSM %
- 33.20
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2021-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1486 | 847 | 639 | 1550 | 33.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1486 | 847 | 639 | 1550 | 33.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1486 | 847 | 639 | 1550 | 33.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1486 | 847 | 639 | 1550 | 33.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1486 | 847 | 639 | 1550 | 33.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1491 | 852 | 639 | 1350 | 24.90 |
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