The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr Ed Milner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4PR
Town setting
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Cale Green Primary School
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Hulme Hall Grammar School
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Stockport School
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Questions parents ask
What is Banks Lane Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Banks Lane Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Banks Lane Junior School?
Banks Lane Junior School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Banks Lane Junior School take?
Banks Lane Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Banks Lane Junior School?
Banks Lane Junior School is in Stockport, SK1 4PR, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Banks Lane Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Banks Lane Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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