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Light Oaks Junior School
Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8LU, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.2 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is commendable, with 80% expressing they would recommend the school, although only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. The school is performing better than 44% of other schools in the area, indicating a positive learning environment for children aged 7 to 11.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School has high expectations
87%
School keeps me informed
85%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
Mixed Other5.6%
White Other4.2%
Black African4.0%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.49567, -2.32065 · M6 8LU
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN105884
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Light Oaks Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Light Oaks Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Light Oaks Junior School a good school?
Light Oaks Junior School scores 44.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Light Oaks Junior School?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Light Oaks Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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