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Banks St Stephen's CofE School

West Lancashire, PR9 8BLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#5,554
of 13,686 nationally

About Banks St Stephen's CofE School

Banks St Stephen's CofE School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 42 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. All 23 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, it's a realistic option. The school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage in the data, but the demand alone signals strong local confidence. It's a Church of England primary in West Lancashire, with headteacher Gareth Allen leading a school of 189 pupils, just shy of its 200-capacity. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which can be a practical bonus for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGreaves Hall Avenue, Southport, West Lancashire, PR9 8BL
HeadteacherGareth Allen
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity189 / 200 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsForest SchoolICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsNetballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubEco ClubFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: bank-st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Banks St Stephen's CofE School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.