Lister Primary School
URN: 134053 • Bradford BD9 5AT
Overview
- Name
- Lister Primary School
- URN
- 134053
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gaynor Kilmister (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Scotchman Road, Bradford BD9 5AT
Summary
Lister Primary School is a community school located in Bradford, serving a mixed-gender population of 361 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, with 18.5% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its diverse community. The ethos of the school centres around the principle of 'Excellence for All', aiming to develop the whole child through a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.
The curriculum at Lister Primary is designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence among students. The school promotes values such as compassion and courtesy, which are integral to its culture and learning environment. This approach not only supports academic achievement but also prepares students to understand and respect diversity within modern Britain.
Lister Primary warmly invites parents and the community to engage with the school, highlighting its commitment to open communication and involvement. The school encourages visits to experience its positive culture and the dedication of its staff in providing quality education for all students.
The curriculum at Lister Primary is designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence among students. The school promotes values such as compassion and courtesy, which are integral to its culture and learning environment. This approach not only supports academic achievement but also prepares students to understand and respect diversity within modern Britain.
Lister Primary warmly invites parents and the community to engage with the school, highlighting its commitment to open communication and involvement. The school encourages visits to experience its positive culture and the dedication of its staff in providing quality education for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Farnham Primary School (75.5)
- St John's CofE Primary School (74.1)
- Idle CofE Primary School (73.7)
- Feversham Primary Academy (72.5)
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 361
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 193
- FSM %
- 18.50
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- 2020-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 361 | 168 | 193 | 420 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 361 | 168 | 193 | 420 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 361 | 168 | 193 | 420 | 18.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 361 | 168 | 193 | 420 | 18.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 168 | 193 | 420 | 18.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 361 | 168 | 193 | 420 | 18.50 |
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