How many pupils does Banks Methodist School have?

Banks Methodist School has 71 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Banks Methodist School?

The headteacher of Banks Methodist School is Stephen Draper.

What type of school is Banks Methodist School?

Banks Methodist School is a Voluntary controlled school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Banks Methodist School in?

Banks Methodist School is in the Lancashire local authority area.

Voluntary controlled school Primary Open

Banks Methodist School

Chapel Lane, Banks, West Lancashire, Merseyside, PR9 8EY

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 14 July 2021). Last inspected 6 January 2026.

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Pupils

35.2%

Free school meals

About this school

Banks Methodist School is a Voluntary controlled school serving primary age pupils, located in West Lancashire, Merseyside. The school has 71 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 14 July 2021). Last inspected 6 January 2026. The Headteacher is Stephen Draper. The school is administered by Lancashire local authority. The school has a Methodist religious character.

School details

Headteacher: Stephen Draper
Local authority: Lancashire
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Methodist
URN: 119405

Contact

01704227323 head@banks-methodist.lancs.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Banks Methodist School are handled by the school or the local authority (Lancashire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

43%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →