Banks Lane Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hempshaw Lane Offerton Stockport Cheshire SK1 4PR |
| Reference Number | 106027 |
Banks Lane Infant School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating in overall effectiveness and several key areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The school fosters strong, nurturing relationships among staff and pupils, contributing to a positive learning environment where pupils meet high expectations. Personal development is a notable strength, with pupils engaging deeply with values and opportunities that enhance their learning experience. This is the first routine inspection since the pandemic and follows a long gap as the school was exempt from regular inspections before 2020.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 306 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.35%
Girls: 50.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 44 | 89 |
| 2 | 41 | 49 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations leading to good achievement among pupils.
- Outstanding personal development program for pupils.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum preparation from early years to Year 2.
- Effective support and adaptation for pupils with SEND.
- Successful initiative to foster a love of reading among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum content in some subjects is not fully finalized.
- Occasional mismatch of reading books to pupils' phonics knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Banks Lane Junior School
Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 4PR |
0 miles |
|
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport
Marriott Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3PJ |
0.55 miles |
|
St George's Church of England Primary School
Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6NX |
0.58 miles |
|
Vernon Park Primary School
Peak Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 2NF |
0.66 miles |
|
Cale Green Primary School
Shaw Road South, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8JG |
0.77 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Etchells Street, St Petersgate, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1EF |
0.82 miles |
|
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Old Chapel Street, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9HX |
0.9 miles |
|
Fairway Primary School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5DR |
0.92 miles |
|
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Half Moon Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5LB |
0.93 miles |
|
Lisburne School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5GP |
0.95 miles |
|
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Bowdon Street, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9EA |
0.98 miles |
|
Great Moor Infant School
Southwood Road, Great Moor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7DG |
1.02 miles |
|
Great Moor Junior School
Great Moor Junior School, Southwood Road, Great Moor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7DG |
1.02 miles |
|
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Roman Road, Heaton Norris, St Mary's Rc Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1RF |
1.13 miles |
|
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Hardman Street, Stockport, SK3 0BJ |
1.17 miles |
|
Dial Park Primary School
Half Moon Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5LB |
1.19 miles |
|
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Rostrevor Road, Adswood, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8LQ |
1.22 miles |
|
Arden Primary School
Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 2EX |
1.26 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
Brinnington Rise, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 8AA |
1.27 miles |
|
Bridge Hall Primary School
Cuddington Crescent, Bridge Hall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 8LX |
1.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aquinas College
Nangreave Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6TH |
0.46 miles |
|
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Beech Avenue, Stockport, SK3 8HA |
0.77 miles |
|
Stockport School
Mile End Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6BW |
0.77 miles |
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Stockport Grammar School
Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
0.9 miles |
|
Castle Hill High School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 5DS |
0.96 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Stockport
Belgrave House, 211 Chestergate, Stockport, SK3 0AN |
1.18 miles |
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Brinksway School
Yew Street, Stockport, SK4 2HG |
1.46 miles |
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Penarth Group School
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1.58 miles |
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Werneth School
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1.63 miles |
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Harrytown Catholic High School
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BU |
1.72 miles |
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Stockport Academy
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0UP |
1.73 miles |
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St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy
Glenfield Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 2QP |
1.76 miles |
|
Agricultural and Rural Centre
5 Quarry Road, Romiley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6 4BA |
2.07 miles |
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Bridge House School
1 Stuart Road, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SR |
2.16 miles |
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Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5JX |
2.22 miles |
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Marple Hall School
Hill Top Drive, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6LB |
2.22 miles |
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Covenant Christian School
48 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 4NX |
2.22 miles |
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Reddish Vale High School
Reddish Vale Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7HD |
2.45 miles |
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Pear Tree Specialist Support High School
Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK8 5NW |
2.48 miles |
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Bramhall High School
Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2JT |
2.5 miles |