Banks Methodist School is a voluntary controlled school serving families in Southport and the wider Lancashire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school caters for mixed pupils aged 2 to 11, providing learning across the full primary phase.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 14 July 2021, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.