The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 42% 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 269
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 42.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Jamie Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Banks Road, Garston, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 8JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Academy of St Nicholas
Secondary · 802m away
Garston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 991m away
ES Independent School
Independent · 1.0km away
Springwood Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Gilmour Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Stockton Wood Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Banks Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Banks Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Banks Road Primary School?
Banks Road Primary School currently has 269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Banks Road Primary School take?
Banks Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Banks Road Primary School?
Banks Road Primary School is in Liverpool, L19 8JZ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Banks Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Banks Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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