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Banks Lane Infant School

Stockport, SK1 4PRPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
2.1×
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About Banks Lane Infant School

Banks Lane Infant School was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2009. The inspection report shows a mixed picture: personal development was judged Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all came in at Good. Early years provision was also rated Good. The school serves children aged 3 to 7, so it does not sit standard Key Stage 2 SATs, meaning the most informative exam metric is absent from the data. Instead, the school’s academic story is told through its Ofsted grades and its strong local reputation. With 306 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is clearly popular, and its nursery provision means children can start as early as age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHempshaw Lane, Stockport, Stockport, SK1 4PR
HeadteacherElizabeth Newson
Local AuthorityStockport
Number of Pupils306
Free School Meals (FSM)15.4%
School Capacity306 / 270 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubFilm ClubChessCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Source: bankslaneinfants.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Banks Lane Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.