VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Goodgraded 14/09/2021Ages 2–11189 pupilsChurch of England
Banks St Stephen's CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Southport, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/09/2021, Banks St Stephen's CofE School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Southport can view Banks St Stephen's CofE School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/09/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence20.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-38%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)4%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Southport
All schools in Southport →Banks Methodist SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 miTarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 miPeterhouse SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.9 miPresfield High School and Specialist CollegeGood · 1.9 miLarkfield Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 mi
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