Banks Lane Junior School vs Fairway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Lane Junior School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
Fairway Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Banks Lane Junior School Stockport, North West | Fairway Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #772 of 2,286 | #1733 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6504 of 15,697 | #12901 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 358 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockport | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bankslane-jun.stockport.sch.uk | www.fairway.stockport.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Banks Lane Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 26.5).
- •Banks Lane Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •Banks Lane Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Banks Lane Junior School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 236.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banks Lane Junior School better than Fairway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Banks Lane Junior School ranks higher (56.8 vs 26.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Banks Lane Junior School and Fairway Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Lane Junior School: 358. Fairway Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Lane Junior School and Fairway Primary School rank in North West?
Banks Lane Junior School is 772nd of 2,286 and Fairway Primary School is 1733rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).