Saxton Church of England Primary School

About Saxton Church of England Primary School

Saxton Church of England Primary School’s headline metrics present a mixed picture when set against the North Yorkshire local authority average for primary schools. The school’s KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment sits at 59%, which is just one percentage point below the LA average of 60% — a very narrow gap that places it in the bottom half of schools nationally but broadly in line with its peers locally. However, the school’s maths average score of 103 and reading average score of 107 both suggest solid foundations, with reading particularly strong. The school’s ranking within North Yorkshire is 119th out of 292 primary schools, placing it in the 55th percentile — essentially middle of the pack. What stands out more sharply is the contrast with the school’s own recent history: in its previous Ofsted inspection in 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement across quality of education, early years provision and overall effectiveness. The most recent inspection in 2024 saw every category upgraded to Good, a significant turnaround that speaks to effective leadership under headteacher Rick Weights.

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