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Banks St Stephen's CofE School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Banks St Stephen's CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Southport, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

189

Pupils

200

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Banks St Stephen's CofE School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Banks St Stephen's CofE School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Banks St Stephen's CofE School — School Information

Full address
Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks, Southport, PR9 8BL
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
27.5% of pupils
DfE URN
119384

Other Primary Schools in Southport

If Banks St Stephen's CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Banks St Stephen's CofE School

Is Banks St Stephen's CofE School oversubscribed?

Banks St Stephen's CofE School is operating close to its capacity of 200 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Banks St Stephen's CofE School?

Banks St Stephen's CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Banks St Stephen's CofE School cover?

Banks St Stephen's CofE School is a primary school in Southport, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Banks St Stephen's CofE School?

Banks St Stephen's CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.