SchoolScoresBanks Lane Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Hempshaw Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4PR
0161 480 2330 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 March 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stockport comparisons use the 42 of its 75 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 39th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 40th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 38th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 24th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 parents who had raised a concern 40th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 40th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stockport. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stockport figures pool parents at the Stockport schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
86 pupils in this year group.
71% — 5 points above the Stockport average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stockport. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stockport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 20.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 62nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 64th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 11.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 88% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.4 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 75 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.3 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 52nd highest of 74 state primary schools in Stockport. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 11.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Banks Lane Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Thomas' CofE Primary School Stockport 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Vernon Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cale Green Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairway Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 19% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Banks Lane Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Banks Lane Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 March 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Banks Lane Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Banks Lane Junior School?
74% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Banks Lane Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106028.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.