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Light Oaks Infant School

Salford, M6 8LUPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 73 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Light Oaks Infant School

Light Oaks Infant School is a popular choice among Salford families, and the numbers back that up. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 144 applications for just 73 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. Of those applications, 68 were first-preference choices, and exactly 68 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put Light Oaks as their top pick secured a place. That kind of demand signals strong local confidence, though it’s worth noting the school is oversubscribed overall. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2022, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its last two inspections. With a nursery provision on site and a capacity of 270 pupils currently housing 289, the school is clearly operating at full stretch, which adds to the competitive feel of admissions.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLancaster Road, Lancaster Rd, Salford, Salford, M6 8LU
HeadteacherLisa Thelwell
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils289
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity289 / 270 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingDanceGymnasticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Light Oaks Infant School

Light Oaks Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.