Saxton Church of England Primary School, Tadcaster

In its own words: ""This is a small school that offers so much. Small class sizes, love and care and a real family feel" (Parent) At Saxton, our Christian vision guides our every action and aspiration."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £9.50 per afternoon.

In 2024, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Saxton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Saxton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Saxton Church of England Primary School are Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles, 95% reading, 100% maths); Sherburn Hungate Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 67% maths); Aberford Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles); and Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 68% maths).

Saxton Church of England Primary School is one of 17 schools run by Yorkshire Learning Trust, an academy trust.

9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 7 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 1 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Saxton Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Church Fenton Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).

In 2024/25, Saxton Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.