Banks Methodist School
URN: 119405 • Southport PR9 8EY
Overview
- Name
- Banks Methodist School
- URN
- 119405
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Methodist
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Draper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01704227323
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chapel Lane, Southport PR9 8EY
Summary
Banks Methodist School is a Voluntary Controlled primary school located in Southport, Lancashire, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. With a mixed-gender student body of 71 pupils, the school emphasizes a Christian ethos, guided by values such as resilience and faith, as reflected in their motto: "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us" (Philippians 4:13). The current focus on thankfulness highlights the school's commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment.
The curriculum at Banks Methodist School is designed to promote holistic development, integrating academic learning with personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and security, ensuring a safe environment for all students through measures like 24-hour CCTV monitoring. Additionally, the school supports children with special educational needs and disabilities, providing tailored assistance to help every child thrive.
The school community is actively engaged, with various partnerships and initiatives that enhance the educational experience. Parents can stay informed through newsletters and the school website, which also provides essential information on admissions, policies, and performance data.
The curriculum at Banks Methodist School is designed to promote holistic development, integrating academic learning with personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and security, ensuring a safe environment for all students through measures like 24-hour CCTV monitoring. Additionally, the school supports children with special educational needs and disabilities, providing tailored assistance to help every child thrive.
The school community is actively engaged, with various partnerships and initiatives that enhance the educational experience. Parents can stay informed through newsletters and the school website, which also provides essential information on admissions, policies, and performance data.
Useful links
- Governors Secure (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabililites (sen)
- Home Page (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- More info (other)
- Website Policy (other)
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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 71
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 35.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 71 | 37 | 34 | 35.20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 81 | 43 | 38 | 30.90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 81 | 44 | 37 | 23.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 81 | 44 | 37 | 23.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 75 | 41 | 34 | 23.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 73 | 41 | 32 | 23.50 |
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