Light Oaks Junior School
Community primary school in Salford (Salford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Share this page on X pinterest Pin this page Email this page Welcome to Light Oaks Junior School at Light Oaks Junior School, we are proud to promote the values of Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility in everything we do. We are an inclusive and nurturing community where every child is supported to thrive. Wellbeing and mental health are central to our ethos.
We offer a comprehensive programme of support, including a dedicated mental health and wellbeing curriculum, ensuring that all pupils feel safe, valued, and empowered. Our commitment to keeping children active is reflected in our strong sports provision and daily opportunities for physical activity .
With high expectations and a supportive environment, our pupils leave us ready for the next stage of their education academically, personally, and socially. This year, we are continuing to work towards the Gold Emotionally Friendly Schools Award and continuing our partnership with UNICEF through our Rights Respecting School work.
We are proud to be a School of Sanctuary and welcome all pupils to our school with compassion, empathy and kindness.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Swimming
- Trauma Informed Schools
- Restorative Practice
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 105884
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Salford
- Constituency
- Salford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sharon Hughes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor Michelle Barnes | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Victoria Thomas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Smith | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Walker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Olive Goodall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tecwyn Wright | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Stuart Greer Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Helen Smith Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rachel Dodge Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record