Light Oaks Infant School Catchment Area
Light Oaks Infant School is a community primary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 289 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-7
Age range
289
Pupils
270
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Light Oaks Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Light Oaks Infant School?
The catchment area for Light Oaks Infant School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Light Oaks Infant School is set by Salford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Light Oaks Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 289 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. Salford allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Salford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Salford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Salford school admissions →
Light Oaks Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Lancaster Road, Salford, M6 8LU
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 16.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105894
Other Primary Schools in Salford
If Light Oaks Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.
Light Oaks Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 8LU
Lower Kersal Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M7 3TN
Summerville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 7HB
The Friars Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M3 7EU
Monton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M30 9JP
St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M7 3PT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Light Oaks Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Manchester · 3.0 miles away
Spindle Point Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bolton · 3.2 miles away
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Manchester · 3.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Light Oaks Infant School
What is the catchment area for Light Oaks Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Light Oaks Infant School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Light Oaks Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Light Oaks Infant School currently has 289 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Light Oaks Infant School? ▾
Admission to Light Oaks Infant School is managed by Salford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Light Oaks Infant School cover? ▾
Light Oaks Infant School is a primary school in Salford, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Light Oaks Infant School? ▾
Light Oaks Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.