Light Oaks Junior School Catchment Area
Light Oaks Junior School is a community primary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7-11
Age range
354
Pupils
360
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Light Oaks Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Light Oaks Junior School?
The catchment area for Light Oaks Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 354 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 360, Salford's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.3% of pupils at Light Oaks Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Lancaster Road, Salford, M6 8LU
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105884
Other Primary Schools in Salford
If Light Oaks Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.
Lower Kersal Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M7 3TN
Summerville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 7HB
Light Oaks Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 8LU
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 Junior 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 Junior School
What is the catchment area for Light Oaks Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Light Oaks Junior 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 Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Light Oaks Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Light Oaks Junior School? ▾
Admission to Light Oaks Junior 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 Junior School cover? ▾
Light Oaks Junior School is a primary school in Salford, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.