Banks Road Primary School

A good community school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Banks Road Primary School.

Liverpool, L198JZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 February 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Banks Road
Garston
Liverpool, L198JZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104516
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Banks Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 8JZ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
274
Free School Meals
45.8% (125 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
274 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Can Do It!"

Respect Friendship Determination Trust Positivity

Banks Road Primary School is a School of Sanctuary.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jamie Wilson states Banks Road is proud of its motto ‘We Can Do It!’ and values, emphasises a rich, knowledge-rich curriculum with high expectations, and a belief that every child can achieve their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Children's University Mini Police Eco Club Art and Design Banks Road Residential Pathway

Sports

Netball Basketball Tennis Swimming

Facilities

11 classrooms library computer suite hall (assemblies, PE and dinners) nursery with its own playground

Curriculum Highlights

No Outsiders Jigsaw PSHE Opening Worlds

SEND Provision

Details about SEND provision are available in the SEND section, including Meet the SEND Team, Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), The Thrive Approach, A Quiet Place, Seedlings, and Medical & Welfare.

Admissions Criteria

The school is a Community School; Reception admissions are managed via Liverpool City Council with priority order: Looked After Children, Children with Exceptional Medical or Social Needs (supported by professional evidence), Siblings, All Other Applicants; distance from home to school used for allocation, with random allocation if distances are equal. Nursery admissions are managed directly by the school. In-Year transfers can be made by contacting the school; appeals are handled by Liverpool City Council.

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