Light Oaks Junior School vs St Luke's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 993 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Light Oaks Junior School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
437 students
| Measure | Light Oaks Junior School Salford, North West | St Luke's CofE Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1288 of 2,286 | #2004 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10120 of 15,697 | #14393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 355 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salford | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lightoaksjuniorschool.co.uk | www.thrive-slce.com/ |
The verdict
- •Light Oaks Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 17.3).
- •St Luke's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 355.
- •Light Oaks Junior School is a local authority school while St Luke's CofE Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Light Oaks Junior School better than St Luke's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Light Oaks Junior School ranks higher (40.1 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Light Oaks Junior School and St Luke's CofE Primary School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Salford and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Light Oaks Junior School: 355. St Luke's CofE Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Light Oaks Junior School and St Luke's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Light Oaks Junior School is 1288th of 2,286 and St Luke's CofE Primary School is 2004th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).