The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Stephen Draper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Lane, Banks, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8EY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Banks Methodist School?
Banks Methodist School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Banks Methodist School take?
Banks Methodist School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Banks Methodist School?
Banks Methodist School is in Southport, PR9 8EY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Banks Methodist School have a sixth form?
No, Banks Methodist School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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