The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 322 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,497
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 52.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Alice Clay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Mary's Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrange Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kaizen Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Cumberland School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Cumberland Community School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Ravenscroft Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tollgate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brampton Manor Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lister Community School a selective school?
No. Lister Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lister Community School?
Lister Community School currently has 1,497 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lister Community School take?
Lister Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lister Community School?
Lister Community School is in London, E13 9AE, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lister Community School have a sixth form?
No, Lister Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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