Banks Lane Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Banks Lane Infant School
Address: Hempshaw Lane, Offerton
Town/City: Stockport
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK1 4PR
Telephone Number: 0161 480 9252
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Newson
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 274 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.1%

Location and administration

URN: 106027
DfE Number: 356/2005
UKPRN: 10070938
UPRN: 10009914199
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Stockport (E08000007)
Constituency: Hazel Grove (E14001277)
Electoral Ward: Manor (E05015028)

Easting & Northing: 390660E, 389522N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 11.06" N 2° 8' 30.51" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCV35+67

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Lynda Chadbourne - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 June 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 June 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Ms Halina Greer - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mrs Jenna Hodgson - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 November 2028.
  • Miss Lynsey Legg - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Pamela McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Miss Claire McKean - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 December 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Newson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Kristofer Raynes - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Lawrie Stevenson - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2027.
  • Miss Jodie Urmston - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Walker - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).