Banks Lane Infant School, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Banks Lane Infant School excels at developing well-rounded children who are kind, caring and understand important values. Pupils receive a broad, ambitious education with plenty of high-quality enrichment activities like trips and outdoor learning. The school is particularly skilled at supporting pupils with additional needs and ensuring all children, including those with SEND, can access clubs and activities.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development programme that teaches pupils about values like collaboration and excellence through engaging activities
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that is well-designed and prepares pupils effectively for the next stage of learning
- Strong approach to supporting pupils with SEND, with skilled staff who adapt teaching and work closely with families
- Excellent enrichment activities including trips, visits and outdoor learning that enhance the curriculum
- Positive behaviour and attitudes, with most pupils attending school regularly and conducting themselves well
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, curriculum content is not fully planned, which sometimes leaves teachers unclear about exactly what knowledge to teach and when
- Some pupils' reading books do not closely match their phonics knowledge, which slows progress for a few pupils in learning to read with fluency and accuracy
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance clubs, karate clubs, play leader roles, school council, calm spaces for mental health support
Banks Lane Infant School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning in a warm, nurturing environment. Children and pupils achieve well across the curriculum and benefit from excellent personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
18.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
274 pupils
270 capacity
4 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stockport
Admissions Demand - Stockport
Places available
3,743
Applications
2,960
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Stockport (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1224%
Overall absence
8.88889%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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