Banks St Stephen's CofE School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 170 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Attendance and Attainment.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is about average.
Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is poor and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is poor and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)