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Lister Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lister Community School is a academy converter secondary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1497 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,497

Pupils

1,550

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Lister Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lister Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Newham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Newham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Lister Community School — School Information

Full address
St Mary's Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9AE
Local authority
Newham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
52.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148902

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If Lister Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lister Community School

Is Lister Community School oversubscribed?

Lister Community School is operating close to its capacity of 1550 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lister Community School?

Admission to Lister Community School is managed by Newham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lister Community School cover?

Lister Community School is a secondary school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lister Community School?

Lister Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.