Banks St Stephen's CofE School
URN: 119384 • Southport PR9 8BL
Overview
- Name
- Banks St Stephen's CofE School
- URN
- 119384
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Allen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01704225332
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greaves Hall Avenue, Southport PR9 8BL
Summary
Banks St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, located in Southport, Lancashire, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender population of 189 pupils. The school operates under the ethos of "Belonging, Serving, Succeeding," which reflects its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and tailored to meet the needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child can achieve their full potential.
The school features eight classes, including a nursery, and is well-resourced with extensive outdoor spaces, including large playing fields and areas for gardening and environmental activities. The Headteacher, Gareth Allen, emphasizes the importance of community involvement, working closely with local organizations and the Liverpool Diocese to enhance the educational experience.
Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School was rated as "Good" in all areas during its last OFSTED inspection in September 2021. The school prides itself on its strong relationships with parents and the local community, aiming to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.
The school features eight classes, including a nursery, and is well-resourced with extensive outdoor spaces, including large playing fields and areas for gardening and environmental activities. The Headteacher, Gareth Allen, emphasizes the importance of community involvement, working closely with local organizations and the Liverpool Diocese to enhance the educational experience.
Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School was rated as "Good" in all areas during its last OFSTED inspection in September 2021. The school prides itself on its strong relationships with parents and the local community, aiming to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- Churchtown Primary School (71.6)
- Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School (70.9)
- Churchtown Primary School (68.6)
- Norwood Primary School (66.2)
- Kew Woods Primary School (65.9)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 189
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 27.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 189 | 96 | 93 | 200 | 27.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 186 | 92 | 94 | 200 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 167 | 82 | 85 | 200 | 24.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 167 | 82 | 85 | 200 | 24.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 172 | 88 | 84 | 200 | 22.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 89 | 79 | 200 | 21.40 |
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