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  • About us
    • Welcome to Lister
    • Student Leadership
    • Ethos and Vision
    • Staff
    • Latest News
    • Newham Community Learning
  • Key Info
    • Safeguarding
    • Policies
    • Governance and Reporting
    • Ofsted
    • Exam Results
    • Pupil Premium
    • Equalities Information
  • Curriculum
    • Our Curriculum Offer
    • GCSE Options
    • Years 7-9 Curriculum
    • Years 10-11 Curriculum
    • Inclusion
    • PSHRE
    • Wider Curriculum
    • Extracurricular Activities
    • Careers
  • Admissions
    • Admissions
    • Year 6 Transition
  • Parents/Students
    • Term Dates 2025/26
    • Events Calendar
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Timings of the School Day
    • Exams and Assessments
    • Mental Health and Wellbeing
    • Healthy School Meals
    • Letters Home
    • Parents’ Evening
    • Arbor Pay
    • Parents’ Workshops
    • Uniform
  • Contact
  • Lettings
  • Join Us
    • Train to teach
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Lister Community School Logo
  • About us
    • Welcome to Lister
    • Student Leadership
    • Ethos and Vision
    • Staff
    • Latest News
    • Newham Community Learning
  • Key Info
    • Safeguarding
    • Policies
    • Governance and Reporting
    • Ofsted
    • Exam Results
    • Pupil Premium
    • Equalities Information
  • Curriculum
    • Our Curriculum Offer
    • GCSE Options
    • Years 7-9 Curriculum
    • Years 10-11 Curriculum
    • Inclusion
    • PSHRE
    • Wider Curriculum
    • Extracurricular Activities
    • Careers
  • Admissions
    • Admissions
    • Year 6 Transition
  • Parents/Students
    • Term Dates 2025/26
    • Events Calendar
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Timings of the School Day
    • Exams and Assessments
    • Mental Health and Wellbeing
    • Healthy School Meals
    • Letters Home
    • Parents’ Evening
    • Arbor Pay
    • Parents’ Workshops
    • Uniform
  • Contact
  • Lettings
  • Join Us
    • Train to teach
    • Vacancies
    • Work Experience
Lister Community School Logo
  • About us
    • Welcome to Lister
    • Student Leadership
    • Ethos and Vision
    • Staff
    • Latest News
    • Newham Community Learning
  • Key Info
    • Safeguarding
    • Policies
    • Governance and Reporting
    • Ofsted
    • Exam Results
    • Pupil Premium
    • Equalities Information
  • Curriculum
    • Our Curriculum Offer
    • GCSE Options
    • Years 7-9 Curriculum
    • Years 10-11 Curriculum
    • Inclusion
    • PSHRE
    • Wider Curriculum
    • Extracurricular Activities
    • Careers
  • Admissions
    • Admissions
    • Year 6 Transition
  • Parents/Students
    • Term Dates 2025/26
    • Events Calendar
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Timings of the School Day
    • Exams and Assessments
    • Mental Health and Wellbeing
    • Healthy School Meals
    • Letters Home
    • Parents’ Evening
    • Arbor Pay
    • Parents’ Workshops
    • Uniform
  • Contact
  • Lettings
  • Join Us
    • Train to teach
    • Vacancies
    • Work Experience

Ethos and Vision

Our Ethos and Vision

At Lister Community School, a thriving co-educational secondary school in Newham, East London, our ethos is built on the belief that every student deserves a world-class education and the opportunity to achieve their very best.

Our School Motto

Always Aiming for Excellence

Our Vision

We aspire to provide a world-class international education for young people in Newham, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values to succeed in further education, employment, and life.

Our Mission Statement

  • To deliver the highest possible standard of teaching and learning, ensuring that Lister is the first-choice secondary school for families in Newham.

  • To offer a broad, rich, and balanced curriculum that prepares students for success at top sixth forms, universities, and careers.

  • To develop a love of learning, appreciation of culture, and the ability to contribute positively to the local and global community.

  • To be a centre of excellence for inclusive education and staff development.

Core Values for our Students

We expect all our students to:

  • Always Aim for Excellence – set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them.

  • Be Kind, Polite and Considerate – respect themselves and others in all situations.

  • Take Responsibility – No Excuses – own their learning, behaviour, and future.

As part of the Newham Community Learning Trust, Lister works closely with local schools to share best practice and create outstanding opportunities for young people across the borough.

About us

  • Welcome to Lister
  • Student Leadership
  • Ethos and Vision
  • Staff
  • Latest News
  • Newham Community Learning
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Contact Details

Lister Community School
St Mary's Road
London
E13 9AE

020 8471 3311

enquiries@lister.ncltrust.net

School Information

Headteacher: Ms Alice Clay

SENDCO: Ms Helen Pallet

Senior Attendance Lead: Mr Hasip Mahir

Chair of Governors: Mr Neil Beighton

Trust Information

CEO: Mr Anthony Wilson

ceo.pa@ncltrust.net

Newham Community Learning is a company registered in England and Wales, with company number 09896221. It is an exempt charity (ie is not required to register with the Charity Commission). The registered address is Sarah Bonnell School, Deanery Road, London, E15 4LP. The Trust's Office is located in the South East Building, Eastlea Community School, Exning Road, London, E16 4NL.

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