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
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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.

Key details

LA
Stockport
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
306
Boys
151
Girls
155
FSM %
15.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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