Saxton Church of England Primary School
Dam Lane, Saxton, Tadcaster, LS24 9QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saxton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Tadcaster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 April 2024, report published 14 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 April 2024
Pupils thrive at this welcoming school. The Christian ethos of the school shines through all that it does. Pupils understand the behaviour that adults expect of them. They behave well. Pupils show respect for each other and for adults. They feel safe at the school. Staff make sure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have a broad range of experiences to develop their character. The school gives pupils solid foundations for their future education. Pupils work hard in their lessons and take pride in what they do. They progress well in the mixed-age classes. Staff are experts in tailoring learning to meet the needs of pupils in different age groups. Despite the challenges of this being a small school, leaders astutely use this as a strength to move the school forward. Leaders and staff have created a 'family' feel to the school. Pupils attend the school well. The school provides support to those pupils who have struggled to attend in the past. Pupils develop valuable life skills through a curriculum that extends beyond academic learning. Pupils are eager to take on positions of leadership such as eco warriors, librarians and worship leaders.
What the school should improve
- Some aspects of the curriculum need further time to fully embed. Some of the activities and strategies for learning, in subjects such as mathematics and history, do not match the ambition of the curriculum. The school should ensure that it continues to refine and embed the implementation of the curriculum across all subjects.
- Pupils learn about important concepts such as equality, respect for different faiths and the fundamental British values. However, some pupils struggle to recall, and make connections between, aspects of this learning. The school should provide regular opportunities for pupils to revisit and embed their learning in these important concepts.
Pupil numbers and mix
44 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Saxton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Sherburn Hungate Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Aberford Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Micklefield Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 17% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Cameron
- Phone
- 01937557396
- Address
- Dam Lane, Saxton, Tadcaster, LS24 9QF
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 145846
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.