Banks Road Primary School
85%
Capacity
269
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Banks Road Primary School
Banks Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 269 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Banks Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jamie Wilson, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9736th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Banks Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 26 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Banks Road Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Banks Road Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Banks Road Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Banks Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L19 8JZ |
| Headteacher | Jamie Wilson |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 269 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.4% |
| School Capacity | 269 / 315 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9736th of 13,686
Nationally
1410th of 2,065
In North West
67th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
34
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Banks Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L19 8JZ
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