Always Aiming for Excellence. Rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted and in the top 100 most improved schools in England, Lister Community School is a secondary school situated in Plaistow, East London, and is a specialist school in the Performing Arts. Lister Community School is a mixed comprehensive school welcoming both students and staff from a diverse multicultural background. The school benefits from being located in new and purpose built accommodation on a single site with ample outdoor areas and the use of an all-weather sports pitch. For the latest news and updates, follow Lister Community School on Twitter www.twitter.com/ListerSchool