Light Oaks Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lancaster Road Lancaster Rd Salford Greater Manchester M6 8LU |
| Reference Number | 105894 |
Light Oaks Infant School continues to perform well, maintaining its 'good' rating since the last inspection in 2016. Pupils enjoy a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive academically and socially. They develop strong relationships with their peers and staff, and demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning activities. The school has made significant progress in enhancing its curriculum and addressing learning gaps caused by the pandemic, especially for younger students and those with special educational needs. Notably, the school encourages a love for reading and ensures that all staff are well-trained to teach phonics effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 289 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.71%
Girls: 44.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | 55 | 35 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.9% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| African | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 15 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- High expectations from leaders for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective use of external expert advice for staff training.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities available to pupils.
- Successful prioritization of reading across the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject areas lack finalized essential knowledge and vocabulary for teaching.
- Occasional reliance on alternative assessment methods instead of the school's curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Light Oaks Junior School
Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8LU |
0 miles |
|
St Luke's RC Primary School
Swinton Park Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 7WR |
0.41 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
Daisy Bank Avenue, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5FU |
0.54 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Weaste Lane, St. Lukes C of E Primary School, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5JH |
0.62 miles |
|
Grosvenor Road Primary School
Parkgate Drive, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5LN |
0.7 miles |
|
Summerville Primary School
Summerville Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 7HB |
0.73 miles |
|
Springwood Primary School
Barton Road, Swinton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M27 5LP |
0.73 miles |
|
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Ivy Bank House, Half Edge Lane, Eccles, Salford, M30 9BJ |
0.81 miles |
|
Clarendon Road Community Primary School
Clarendon Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9BJ |
0.82 miles |
|
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
380 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8UX |
1.08 miles |
|
Branwood Preparatory School
Stafford Road, Monton, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 9HN |
1.09 miles |
|
Monton Green Primary School
Pine Grove, Eccles, Salford, M30 9JP |
1.11 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Primary School
Milner Street, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4AS |
1.17 miles |
|
Willow Tree Primary School
2 Greenland Street, Salford, Lancashire, M6 5TJ |
1.19 miles |
|
The Deans Primary School
Stanwell Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5TD |
1.21 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Primary School
Hemming Drive, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0FJ |
1.25 miles |
|
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
No 3 Lower Seedley Road, Salford, Lancashire, M6 5WX |
1.28 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Barton Lane, Eccles, Barton Lane, Manchester, M30 0FL |
1.33 miles |
|
Moorside Primary School
Holdsworth Street, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 0LN |
1.44 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Vicarage Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0WA |
1.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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All Hallows RC High School
150 Eccles Old Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8AA |
0.4 miles |
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Ellesmere Park High School
Wentworth Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9BP |
0.6 miles |
|
Oakwood Academy
Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY |
0.65 miles |
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Chatsworth High School and Community College
Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, M30 9DY |
0.65 miles |
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Salford City College
Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR |
0.7 miles |
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Buile Hill Academy
Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RD |
0.75 miles |
|
King of Kings
Derby Road, Salford, M6 5YD |
1.12 miles |
|
Barton Moss Education Centre
Care of: Salford City Council, Swinton, M27 5AW |
1.25 miles |
|
Acer Academy, Salford
Kintyre Avenue, Salford, M5 5DP |
1.26 miles |
|
Moorside High School
57 Deans Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AP |
1.38 miles |
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Edstart
EdStart Specialist Education, 5 Gerald Road, Salford, M6 6DW |
1.58 miles |
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Co-op Academy Swinton
Sefton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6JU |
1.66 miles |
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
100- 102 Broadway, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2UW |
1.72 miles |
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New Park Academy
Off Green Lane, Patricroft, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 0RW |
1.76 miles |
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The Albion Academy
1 London Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6QT |
1.79 miles |
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Woodlands
Church Lane, Edenfield, Rossendale, Rossendale, Lancashire, BL0 0QL |
1.86 miles |
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
King William Street, Salford, Manchester, M50 3UQ |
2.08 miles |
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St Patrick's RC High School
56 New Lane, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 7JJ |
2.1 miles |
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Bridgewater School
Drywood Hall, Manchester, M28 2WQ |
2.12 miles |
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Tiferes
Grecian Street North, Broughton, Salford, M7 2JR |
2.23 miles |