Banks Lane Infant School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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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: 15 November 2023
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Hempshaw Lane

Offerton

Stockport, SK14PR
Phone: 1614809252
Website: bankslaneinfants.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 106027
Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Address: Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4PR
Website: www.bankslaneinfants.org.uk/
Age range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 270 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: 307
Free School Meals: 15.4% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 2.0% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.7%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 8.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 8.7 (8.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 4.3 (2.3 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 20 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 61; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 307 pupils; 3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

collaboration effort excellence respect

The school is non-denominational.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School. The Headteacher emphasizes a safe, caring environment that fosters learning, strong values and close partnership with parents to help children achieve their potential and thrive in a changing world.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Singing Club Science Club Football Club Netball Club Karate Lego Club Dance Club Ukulele lessons

Sports

Football Netball Karate Dance

Facilities

Nursery building with outdoor learning area, kitchen, snack area, staff room, utility area and parent meeting room Separate nursery building at the back of the school with its own entrance from George Street West Main building (1952) with 9 classrooms, resource rooms, main hall, dining room, library and computer suites Two large playgrounds Allotment/planting area Woodland area Calm garden Reception outdoor learning area Large field shared with Banks Lane Junior School

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is built around broad themes related to our goals and values, with an overarching ‘big question’ for each topic Half termly curriculum maps identify key knowledge and skills across subjects Growth Mindset and Mindfulness approaches support learning and resilience A language‑rich approach with high quality texts and extensive reading across the curriculum Assessment is continuous, including peer marking, feedback and self‑review, with statutory assessments such as Reception Baseline and the Year 1 Phonics Screen Mastering Number programme and White Rose Maths scheme used to teach a mastery approach (10–15 minute sessions four times a week) Topics are enriched by visits, speakers, community links and inspirational role models EYFS comprises seven areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club is available.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are controlled by the Local Authority. The school admits 90 pupils in Reception and 40 in Nursery each year. Applications for Nursery and school places must be made online within the designated admission period; see Stockport Local Authority website for dates and criteria.