The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Gareth Allen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8BL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Banks St Stephen's CofE School?
Banks St Stephen's CofE School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Banks St Stephen's CofE School take?
Banks St Stephen's CofE School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Banks St Stephen's CofE School?
Banks St Stephen's CofE School is in Southport, PR9 8BL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Banks St Stephen's CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Banks St Stephen's CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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