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Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8BL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.0 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
200
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, but parents may want to consider its performance relative to other local schools.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2021Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other6.3%
traveller_irish2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.67529, -2.91765 · PR9 8BL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119384
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Banks St Stephen's CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Banks St Stephen's CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2021.
Is Banks St Stephen's CofE School a good school?
Banks St Stephen's CofE School scores 24.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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