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Banks Lane Junior School
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- Stockport SK1 4PR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading. They have invested in books and the development of the school library.
Success of the Curriculum: They have developed an ambitious, well-designed curriculum. Subject leaders know the strengths and weaknesses.
Foundational Skills: The school fosters a love of reading and implements a comprehensive reading program.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff use strong subject knowledge to ensure pupils progress well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Their understanding and appreciation of other cultures and of fundamental British values is not as well developed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent phonics teaching affects pupil learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers in Year 3 quickly identify pupils who are struggling to read and help these pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and develop positive attitudes to learning. They are polite and courteous.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across subjects including maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and adaptation support pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and articulate, focusing well in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In the past, pupils' attainment in reading and mathematics was not good enough. Currently, most pupils are doing well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve well as a result of the specialist support that they receive to access the broad and ambitious curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt activities for SEND pupils, ensuring successful progression.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know about the different forms of bullying and feel safe. Teachers deal with any problems straight away.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The safeguarding team has created a safe environment and a strong culture of care and vigilance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements create a positive culture around pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School encourages respect and kindness, ensuring pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Most parents said their children love coming to school and would recommend the school to others.
Parental Involvement: Increased engagement with parents, including through regular parents’ forums, is helping to improve communication and partnerships.
Parental Involvement: Close work with parents to improve attendance.
Parent Feedback: Majority positive feedback; some desire improved communication on child support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy attending the variety of music and sports clubs. They love the school trips, especially residentials like the Year 6 visit to Lakeside.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including bingo, street dance, and ukulele lessons.
Teacher Engagement: All staff appreciate the support of the headteacher and senior leaders who take account of their well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel appreciated, benefit from teamwork and support.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge aids pupils' successful progression.
Impact on Student Progress: The curriculum is now planned more effectively to help current pupils to know and remember more.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Historically, pupils’ attainment and progress in reading and mathematics have not been good enough.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Phonics training inconsistent among staff.
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About Us
Banks Lane Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 352 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Governing Board's duties include strategic management and supporting the efforts of the school's headteacher and other staff members. The day-to-day operation of the school is overseen by the headteacher. The headteacher is chosen by the governors, and they may also have a say in the hiring of other employees. Along with the headteacher, we also play a part in tracking the school's development and establishing yearly performance goals. The Governing Board of the school is responsible for the efficient use of public funds, the standard of instruction delivered, and the overall community contribution. The school's Governing Board is composed of staff members, local sponsors, including parents, and community governors. Regardless of how they were chosen, all governors are on an equal footing. A gratifying method to make a significant contribution to education is to run for governor. You can improve your current skills and pick up new ones with its assistance. Please get in touch with us through the school office if you have any questions or are interested in joining the board of governors.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 25.8 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 59.01% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.77% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 5 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 18 | 64.03% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 11.41% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 5 | 65.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 9.21% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 61.84% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.73% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Banks Lane Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1