The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Simon King (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Lister School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Corinthian Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Balmoral Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Secondary · 1.3km away
Selkirk Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School
Miscellaneous · 1.3km away
Sandfield Park School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lister Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lister Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lister Junior School?
Lister Junior School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lister Junior School take?
Lister Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lister Junior School?
Lister Junior School is in Liverpool, L13 7DT, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lister Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lister Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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