Banks St Stephen's CofE School
95%
Capacity
189
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Banks St Stephen's CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 189 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 200 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Banks St Stephen's CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gareth Allen, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5554th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Banks St Stephen's CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 23 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Banks St Stephen's CofE School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Eco Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Banks St Stephen's CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Greaves Hall Avenue, Southport, West Lancashire, PR9 8BL |
| Headteacher | Gareth Allen |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 189 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.5% |
| School Capacity | 189 / 200 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5554th of 13,686
Nationally
798th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
67%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greaves Hall Avenue, Southport
West Lancashire, PR9 8BL
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