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Banks Lane Junior School
Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4PR, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school is in the top 33% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 71%. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 7%, overall parent satisfaction and the school's supportive environment make it a solid choice for families in the Stockport area.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
White Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.40244, -2.14194 · SK1 4PR
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN106028
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Banks Lane Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Banks Lane Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2020.
Is Banks Lane Junior School a good school?
Banks Lane Junior School scores 58.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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