Banks Lane Junior School
Stockport, SK1 4PR · Stockport · primary school
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27th of 70 primary schools in Stockport we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 2,671 of them, against 6.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Banks Lane Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Ilam Hall, Conwy, and the PGL Activity Centre, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 358 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils reaching the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Banks Lane Junior School
Overview
Banks Lane Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a "warm and caring" environment where pupils are happy and feel well looked after. The report highlights high expectations for achievement and behaviour, with pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieving well in typically calm classrooms.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "clear understanding of fundamental British values" and respect for differences.
- Staff use "strong subject knowledge" to ensure pupils learn curriculum content well in most subjects, with secure understanding of previous learning.
- The school fosters a "love of reading" through a comprehensive programme and explicit vocabulary teaching, resulting in pupils who read with "fluency and confidence".
- SEND pupils are "swiftly identified" and receive adapted learning activities that allow them to progress well.
- Governors and staff work collaboratively in a culture where staff feel "appreciated and valued".
Areas to improve
- The school must check curriculum delivery more carefully in a small number of subjects to ensure pupils learn all they should and to identify when staff need support.
- Effective professional development must be provided to staff to ensure consistent delivery of the phonics programme, as some pupils are not successfully transferring phonics knowledge.
- The school should identify and remove barriers to engagement to work more effectively with the minority of parents who do not feel adequately supported.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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