Light Oaks Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Light Oaks Infant School
Address: Lancaster Road, Lancaster Rd
Town/City: Salford
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M6 8LU
Telephone Number: 0161 921 1685
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Lisa Thelwell
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 255 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.1%

Location and administration

URN: 105894
DfE Number: 355/2037
UKPRN: 10070939
UPRN: 100012720436
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Salford (E08000006)
Constituency: Salford (E14001459)
Electoral Ward: Claremont (E05013023)

Easting & Northing: 378825E, 399933N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 46.7" N 2° 19' 13.87" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFMWH+GQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Ben Barker - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 21 April 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Buckley - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Mrs Judith Elderkin - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 6 June 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Gray - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Mr David Lewis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Dr Katherine Perryman - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Rahil - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Mrs Rachel Rahil - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Mr Lee Rowbotham - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Mrs Anum Saeed - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mrs Katrina Smith - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Headteacher Lisa Thelwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Kirstie Williams - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Ms Philippa Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2026.