Banks St Stephen's CofE School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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