Banks Road Primary School
Banks Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 8JZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Banks Road Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. It ranks 68th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2014, report published 11 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 June 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to Banks Road Primary School. New pupils feel welcomed into the school by staff and other pupils. Many pupils, parents and carers described the school as being a friendly community. Pupils said that staff take good care of them. This helps pupils to feel safe in the school. If bullying occurs, leaders deal with these incidents swiftly and effectively. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and what they can achieve academically. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are keen to learn and work hard in their lessons. They behave well throughout the school day. Pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well. Leaders ensure pupils have a good understanding of the school's values. Pupils apply these in how they treat others. Pupils are kind to each other. They recognise and celebrate their differences. Children in early years take turns and share equipment happily. Pupils enjoy playing in the well-equipped outdoor area. They also benefit from a range of activities and clubs, including rambling, rugby and graffiti art. Pupils participate in extra- curricular experiences which enhance the curriculum. For example, pupils develop their financial knowledge by running the Banks Road Bank.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not identify and address some gaps or misconceptions in pupils' knowledge. As a result, some pupils struggle to make sense of new learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers check how well pupils have learned and remembered important knowledge and address any gaps or misconceptions before they introduce new learning.
- A small number of pupils struggle to learn to read. This hinders how well these pupils access the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that these pupils have sufficient opportunities to practise reading books that match the sounds that they have learned to develop accuracy and fluency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
253 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Banks Road Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Garston Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Springwood Heath Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Gilmour Primary School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jamie Wilson
- Phone
- 01514274360
- Address
- Banks Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 8JZ
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 104516
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.