Lister Infant and Nursery School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school. The school at this address is now Lister Primary School.
Lister Infant and Nursery School, Liverpool
Lister Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Liverpool. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. It was 90% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Liverpool (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Lister Infant and Nursery School in detail
Lister Infant and Nursery School in its own words
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Lister Infant and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Lister Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Lister Infant and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lister Infant and Nursery School are Lister Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 65% reading, 72% maths); St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths); Lister Primary School (under 0.1 miles); and Roscoe Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 57% reading, 75% maths).
Lister Junior SchoolSt Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolLister Primary SchoolRoscoe Primary School
Who goes there
32.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (56%), Black (11%) and other ethnic groups (10%).
In 2026, 40 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wavertree Technology Park Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rockbank Road (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lister Infant and Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 543 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Lister Infant and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lister Infant School creates a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. The school excels at teaching reading and maths with expert staff, and genuinely cares about each child's overall well-being. Parents appreciate how staff make school a place where every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised throughout the curriculum with highly skilled staff and regular training in phonics - pupils become confident and fluent readers
- Well-structured curriculum with carefully sequenced knowledge and vocabulary, supported by effective teacher training
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development and emotional well-being, with visits to museums and professionals visiting school
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are fully included in school life
- Positive behaviour throughout the school because lessons are stimulating and interesting
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils with SEND in some subjects such as geography is not always closely matched to their individual needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong safeguarding culture, regular staff training, confident staff reporting of concerns, and effective systems for following up and supporting families.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, reading ambassadors, mathematics ambassadors, breakfast club, after-school club, museum visits, visiting professionals (architects, dentists)
Lister Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school where respect, kindness and honesty are at the heart of school life. Pupils understand and appreciate these values, which are celebrated throughout the school.
At a Glance
27.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lister Infant and Nursery School.
- Tuebrook Kids Club630m away · Ofsted: Good
- XT Club960m away · Not yet graded
- LSC @ St Margaret C of E Anfield Primary960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Lister Infant and Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Liverpool. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 26 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lister Infant and Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lister Infant and Nursery School is in Liverpool; for families living there:
- Liverpool's school travel policy: this document : Home to School Transport Policy 2026-27
- How to apply: Apply for a travel pass
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Lister Infant and Nursery School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
162 pupils
180 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool
Across Liverpool council
Places available
5,870
Applications
4,736
Got 1st preference
88.6%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Liverpool council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
40
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
190
Total Pupils
86
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£40,482
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,364
Per pupil
£1205k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Lister Infant and Nursery School
What is Lister Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Lister Infant and Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Lister Infant and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Lister Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, Liverpool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lister Infant and Nursery School?
Lister Infant and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at Lister Infant and Nursery School?
Classes at Lister Infant and Nursery School average 25.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lister Infant and Nursery School?
Lister Infant and Nursery School has around 190 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lister Infant and Nursery School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Lister Infant and Nursery School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lister Infant and Nursery School?
Apply through Liverpool's coordinated admissions process, naming Lister Infant and Nursery School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Lister Infant and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Lister Infant and Nursery School: Tuebrook Kids Club (630m away, rated Good by Ofsted), XT Club (960m away, registered, not yet graded) and LSC @ St Margaret C of E Anfield Primary (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Lister Infant and Nursery School's term dates?
Lister Infant and Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Liverpool. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 26 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Lister Infant and Nursery School?
Lister Infant and Nursery School is at Green Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7DT.
Source: Liverpool term dates