Banks Road Primary School, Liverpool

In its own words: "This reflects our belief in every child’s potential and our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment. We are proud to be an IQM Centre of Excellence , recognised for our inclusive practices and strong community engagement."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be able to share with you the wonderful opportunities and developments at Banks Road Primary School. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, safe, secure and supportive learning environment where all children can achieve their highest potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and STEM.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Banks Road Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (67% in reading, 79% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Banks Road Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Banks Road Primary School are Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 55% reading, 58% maths); Garston Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); Springwood Heath Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 59% reading, 53% maths); and Gilmour Primary School (1.2 miles, 84% reading, 79% maths).

Banks Road Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

45.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

Banks Road Primary School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Liverpool South Parkway Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Banks Lane (opposite), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Banks Road Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 138 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342).

In 2024/25, Banks Road Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.