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Light Oaks Junior School

Salford, M6 8LUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,680
of 13,686 nationally

About Light Oaks Junior School

If you're a parent considering Light Oaks Junior School, the feedback from other families is a good place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 80% of the 61 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a solid vote of confidence. Digging into the detail, 90% of parents felt their child is happy (combining strongly agree and agree), and 95% felt their child is safe. There's also a strong sense that the school has high expectations, with 87% of parents agreeing or strongly agreeing on that front. The school is nearly full, with 354 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, which suggests it's a popular choice locally. It's a state primary for mixed genders, catering for ages 7 to 11, and is led by headteacher Zandra Wilkinson. The school does not have a religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLancaster Road, Salford, Salford, M6 8LU
HeadteacherZandra Wilkinson
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils354
Free School Meals (FSM)22.3%
School Capacity354 / 360 (98% full)

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersAthleticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubBook ClubGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: lightoaksjuniorschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Light Oaks Junior School

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