The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Zandra Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLight Oaks Infant School
Primary · Very close
All Hallows RC High School
Secondary · 640m away
Ellesmere Park High School
Secondary · 958m away
Oakwood High School
Special school · 1.0km away
Oakwood Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Chatsworth High School and Community College
Special school · 1.1km away
Buile Hill Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Salford City College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Light Oaks Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Light Oaks Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Light Oaks Junior School?
Light Oaks Junior School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Light Oaks Junior School take?
Light Oaks Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Light Oaks Junior School?
Light Oaks Junior School is in Salford, M6 8LU, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Light Oaks Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Light Oaks Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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