Lister Junior School, Liverpool
Data last updated 31 Aug 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lister Junior School creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils are eager to attend and behave well. The school excels at supporting children's emotional wellbeing and personal development, ensuring they leave with an impressive understanding of diversity and their place in modern Britain. Staff are committed to protecting pupils' safety and wellbeing while building their confidence.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school with strong pastoral support and mental health provision
- Excellent personal development programme preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain
- Staff are well supported by leaders and pupils show kindness and respect towards each other
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils, especially disadvantaged pupils, are not making enough academic progress from their starting points
- Learning targets for pupils with SEND are too broad, making it difficult for teachers to adapt teaching effectively
- Teachers do not consistently check learning and identify gaps in knowledge early enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles, on-site counselling, community representation
Lister Junior School is a welcoming and friendly place where pupils are eager to learn and behave well. However, too many pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, are not making enough progress in their academic learning.
At a Glance
46.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 65%. Maths has improved from 67% to 72%. Writing has declined from 84% to 72%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
231 pupils
240 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool
Admissions Demand - Liverpool
Places available
6,140
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Primary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.34525%
Overall absence
13.30645%
Persistent absence
248
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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