Banks Lane Junior School
URN: 106028 • Stockport SK1 4PR
Overview
- Name
- Banks Lane Junior School
- URN
- 106028
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ed Milner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01614802330
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hempshaw Lane, Stockport SK1 4PR
Summary
Banks Lane Junior School is a community primary school located in Stockport, with a current enrolment of 354 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all students. With a focus on developing essential skills such as communication, collaboration, curiosity, resilience, and reflection—collectively referred to as the school's Learning Powers—Banks Lane aims to equip children with the character traits necessary for success in life.
The curriculum is designed to engage students and encourage a love of learning, particularly in reading, as highlighted by the school's recent Ofsted report. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their children's education, with opportunities for communication available through class teachers and the school office. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including mental health and wellbeing sessions, and cross-country events, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among students.
Support for students with special educational needs is a priority, with comprehensive information available on the school's website regarding the SEND provision. Banks Lane Junior School is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum is designed to engage students and encourage a love of learning, particularly in reading, as highlighted by the school's recent Ofsted report. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their children's education, with opportunities for communication available through class teachers and the school office. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including mental health and wellbeing sessions, and cross-country events, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among students.
Support for students with special educational needs is a priority, with comprehensive information available on the school's website regarding the SEND provision. Banks Lane Junior School is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
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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 | 354 | 172 | 182 | 360 | 20.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 183 | 169 | 360 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 353 | 184 | 169 | 360 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 353 | 184 | 169 | 360 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 360 | 190 | 170 | 360 | 17.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 359 | 183 | 176 | 360 | 15.60 |
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