Light Oaks Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Salford, North West M6 8LU · Salford
#631 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#5327 of 15,697 nationally
About Light Oaks Infant School
Light Oaks Infant School is a local authority primary located in Salford, in the Salford local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 255 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 631st of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (63th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 255; capacity filled 94.4%.
There are 57 schools in Salford; Light Oaks Infant School ranks 6th of 45 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Light Oaks Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 255
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Light Oaks Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Light Oaks Junior School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students · 0 m away
All Hallows RC High School
Salford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
752 students · 640 m away
St Luke's RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
421 students · 661 m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students · 870 m away
Ellesmere Park High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students · 958 m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students · 993 m away
Grosvenor Road Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
554 students · 1.1 km away
Summerville Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students · 1.2 km away
Buile Hill Academy
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students · 1.2 km away
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Salford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
105 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
St. Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
Larkfield Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
256 students
Eastway Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Light Oaks Infant School a good school?
Light Oaks Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #631 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Light Oaks Infant School rank in North West?
Light Oaks Infant School ranks #631 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #5327 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Light Oaks Infant School?
Light Oaks Infant School had 255 students in 2025.
Is Light Oaks Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Light Oaks Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Light Oaks Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Light Oaks Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.