Banks Methodist School
Banks Methodist School is a primary school (Voluntary controlled school), ages 2–11, in Southport, PR9, run by Lancashire council. It has 52 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 January 2026): Report card: Needs attention in all 7 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Needs attention in all 7 graded areas — inspected 6 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Early years | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 43 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 7 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 52 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 48.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 19.72% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.82% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Banks St Stephen's CofE School
- Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School
- Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School
- Tarleton Community Primary School
- Holmeswood Methodist School
- Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
- Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham