Light Oaks Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Address | Lancaster Road, M6 8LU |
| School Website | www.lightoaksjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1619211690 |
| URN | 105884 |
School Census
| Total | 351 |
| Girls/Boys | 185/166 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.7%/47.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 89 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/10/2011 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/10/2011 | Good |
| 14/01/2009 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 19 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 08 January 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 15 March 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 03 October 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 January 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 19 June 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 2.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Light Oaks Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lancaster Road, Lancaster Rd, M6 8LU
All Hallows RC High School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 150 Eccles Old Road, , M6 8AA
St Luke's RC Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Swinton Park Road, , M6 7WR
St John's CofE Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Daisy Bank Avenue, , M27 5FU
Ellesmere Park High School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wentworth Road, , M30 9BP
Springwood Primary School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Barton Road, , M27 5LP