SchoolScoresLight Oaks Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Lancaster Road, Salford, M6 8LU
0161 921 1690 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Salford comparisons use the 41 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 35 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 27th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 37th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 58% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 33rd highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Salford figures pool parents at the Salford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
84 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points below the Salford average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Salford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 56th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 35.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 56th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 19.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 58th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 24.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 52nd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 44th highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 64th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Light Oaks Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- St Luke's RC Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grosvenor Road Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerville Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Clarendon Road Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Branwood Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Light Oaks Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Light Oaks Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Light Oaks Junior School?
80% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Light Oaks Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105884.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.