Banks Methodist School, Southport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school provides a calm, orderly environment where pupils feel safe and supported by caring staff. Pupils' behaviour is positive and relationships between pupils and staff are strong. The school offers a well-sequenced curriculum and pupils enjoy trips and activities that broaden their experiences beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour is calm and orderly with positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Well-sequenced curriculum from Years 1 to 6 that broadly reflects the national curriculum
- Staff are supportive of leaders and appreciate listening to their feedback
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in early reading, writing and mathematics lacks precision, leading to pupils learning incorrect methods and sounds
- Some pupils do not achieve well, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Attendance is below national averages and impacts learning, especially for disadvantaged pupils
- Leaders do not evaluate the impact of their actions precisely enough
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop leadership and responsibility
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Environmental trips, sporting events, competitions
Banks Methodist School is a calm and orderly environment where pupils feel safe and supported. However, the school requires improvement in achievement, teaching quality, and attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.
At a Glance
49.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 50% to 43%. Maths has remained stable at around 43%. Writing has improved from 30% to 57%.
Class Sizes
17.8
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
16.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Southport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southport
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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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
7.38709%
Overall absence
22.22222%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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