Banks Lane Infant School
URN: 106027 • Stockport SK1 4PR
Overview
- Name
- Banks Lane Infant School
- URN
- 106027
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Newson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01614809252
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hempshaw Lane, Stockport SK1 4PR
Summary
Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School, located in Stockport, is a community primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 306 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its vision and values, which emphasize British values and character development through engaging stories created by the students.
The curriculum at Banks Lane is comprehensive, covering the National Curriculum across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school offers a robust Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) program, with dedicated nursery and reception classes that focus on holistic development through play-based learning. Additional support is provided for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.
Banks Lane places a strong emphasis on community involvement, with various initiatives such as fundraising events and parental engagement opportunities. The school also provides essential services like breakfast clubs and after-school activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among families. For more information, visit their website at www.bankslaneinfants.org.uk.
The curriculum at Banks Lane is comprehensive, covering the National Curriculum across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school offers a robust Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) program, with dedicated nursery and reception classes that focus on holistic development through play-based learning. Additional support is provided for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.
Banks Lane places a strong emphasis on community involvement, with various initiatives such as fundraising events and parental engagement opportunities. The school also provides essential services like breakfast clubs and after-school activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among families. For more information, visit their website at www.bankslaneinfants.org.uk.
Useful links
- EYFS Framework (other)
- SchoolGrid - School Meal ordering System (other)
- Seesaw app login (other)
- Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool (other)
- Wellbeing Check-in (other)
- Scopay - online payment & Parent Meeting Bookings (other)
- Apply for Free School Meals (other)
- Tales from the Burrows (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Didsbury Road Primary School (77.6)
- Queensgate Primary School (74.9)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Marple Bridge (74.9)
- Alexandra Park Primary School (74.4)
- Lostock Hall Primary School (73.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 151 | 155 | 270 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 307 | 144 | 163 | 270 | 14.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 307 | 148 | 159 | 270 | 15.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 307 | 148 | 159 | 270 | 15.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 304 | 155 | 149 | 270 | 14.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 307 | 160 | 147 | 270 | 8.60 |
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