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Banks Methodist School
Chapel Lane, Banks, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8EY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.4 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
71
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly excelling in meeting expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 90% nationally. However, it's worth noting that while 43% of pupils meet the expected standards, none achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. The school's LocaleIQ score of 82.4 suggests it outperforms 82% of schools, reflecting a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other7.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Location
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53.68196, -2.91551 · PR9 8EY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119405
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.banks.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Banks Methodist School rated by Ofsted?
Banks Methodist School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2016.
Is Banks Methodist School a good school?
Banks Methodist School scores 82.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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