Saxton School

Small enough to matter, big enough to care

Good people, Doing well

Saxton School

“Pupils thrive at this
welcoming school.”
Ofsted 2024

Saxton School

Small enough to matter, big enough to care

Good people, Doing well

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

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SAMHE

We are part of the SAMHE project We are delighted to be part of the SAMHE (Schools’ Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education) project. We have a monitor in school that takes multiple readings about the quality of the air in our school. This is fed back directly…

Governor Award

Governor Award Congratulations to the pupil who won the governor award, presented by Mr Gemlo (Chair of Governors). This is for modelling the school vision and values consistently throughout the term.  They received a certificate and a book token.

Balance Equipment

FOSS have bought us new play equipment! As part of our development of the outdoors, School Council requested some balance equipment. This was designed for us by our friends at TEG playgrounds, and was kindly funded by FOSS. The equipment is sturdy but portable,…

Breakfast Club Recognition

Visit to Downing Street We are delighted that the success of our breakfast club has been recognised by the Prime Minister. Mr Weights was invited to Downing Street to meet other headteachers and business leaders who have worked in partnership to help make this…

Harvest Festival

Thank you for our harvest We celebrated a lovely harvest festival in church. Thank you to everyone who came, and to Fr Peter who gave an address. The church was beautifully decorated by the children, and we received a large amount of gifts that will be distributed to…

School of the year!

York Press Community Pride Awards We are absolutely delighted, and very proud, to have been awarded School of the Year at the York Press Community Pride Awards. The award was presented in recognition for all the work we do with our pupils, ensuring that they receive a…

Awards 2025

Award Winners Congratulations to everyone who won an end of year award, presented at the final service in church. 20250716_104712[1] 20250716_104753[1] 20250716_104844[1] 20250716_104900[1]

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club has started! We are delighted to have started to provide free breakfast provision for all children in our school. They can come to school at 8.30 and have a healthy breakfast with friends to start their day. This is proving really popular, with lots of…

Wraparound Care

Breakfast & After-school clubs We are planning to start breakfast and after-school childcare from the start of the summer term. We are currently recruiting workers for this provision, and if you are interested in supporting us please do apply. The provision will be…

Governor Award

Congratulations! Congratulations to the pupil in Willow Class who has received the termly Governor award. This is presented to the pupil who has consistently demonstrated upholding the school values. She has received a £10 book token, presented by Mr Gemlo, the Chair…

Governor Award

Governor Award Congratulations to the pupil who won the governor award, presented by Mr Gemlo…

Balance Equipment

FOSS have bought us new play equipment! As part of our development of the outdoors, School Council…

Breakfast Club Recognition

Visit to Downing Street We are delighted that the success of our breakfast club has been…

Harvest Festival

Thank you for our harvest We celebrated a lovely harvest festival in church. Thank you to everyone…

School of the year!

York Press Community Pride Awards We are absolutely delighted, and very proud, to have been…

Awards 2025

Award Winners Congratulations to everyone who won an end of year award, presented at the final…

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club has started! We are delighted to have started to provide free breakfast provision…

Wraparound Care

Breakfast & After-school clubs We are planning to start breakfast and after-school childcare from…

Governor Award

Congratulations! Congratulations to the pupil in Willow Class who has received the termly Governor…

Donate for Bethlehem

Friends of the Holy Land During our Christmas service, Fr Chris spoke about the plight of people…

Breakfast Club Recognition

Visit to Downing Street We are delighted that the success of our breakfast club has been…

Harvest Festival

Thank you for our harvest We celebrated a lovely harvest festival in church. Thank you to everyone…

School of the year!

York Press Community Pride Awards We are absolutely delighted, and very proud, to have been…

Awards 2025

Award Winners Congratulations to everyone who won an end of year award, presented at the final…

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club has started! We are delighted to have started to provide free breakfast provision…

Wraparound Care

Breakfast & After-school clubs We are planning to start breakfast and after-school childcare from…

Governor Award

Congratulations! Congratulations to the pupil in Willow Class who has received the termly Governor…

Donate for Bethlehem

Friends of the Holy Land During our Christmas service, Fr Chris spoke about the plight of people…

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival We had a lovely Harvest Festival in church. Thank you to everyone who attended,…

FOSS 100 Club The winning numbers in the FOSS 100 Club draw for October are: 57, 10, 46…

Balance Equipment

FOSS have bought us new play equipment! As part of our development of the outdoors, School Council…

Breakfast Club Recognition

Visit to Downing Street We are delighted that the success of our breakfast club has been…

Harvest Festival

Thank you for our harvest We celebrated a lovely harvest festival in church. Thank you to everyone…

School of the year!

York Press Community Pride Awards We are absolutely delighted, and very proud, to have been…

Awards 2025

Award Winners Congratulations to everyone who won an end of year award, presented at the final…

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club has started! We are delighted to have started to provide free breakfast provision…

Wraparound Care

Breakfast & After-school clubs We are planning to start breakfast and after-school childcare from…

Governor Award

Congratulations! Congratulations to the pupil in Willow Class who has received the termly Governor…

Donate for Bethlehem

Friends of the Holy Land During our Christmas service, Fr Chris spoke about the plight of people…

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival We had a lovely Harvest Festival in church. Thank you to everyone who attended,…

Harvest Festival

Thank you for our harvest We celebrated a lovely harvest festival in church. Thank you to everyone…

School of the year!

York Press Community Pride Awards We are absolutely delighted, and very proud, to have been…

Awards 2025

Award Winners Congratulations to everyone who won an end of year award, presented at the final…

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club has started! We are delighted to have started to provide free breakfast provision…

Wraparound Care

Breakfast & After-school clubs We are planning to start breakfast and after-school childcare from…

Governor Award

Congratulations! Congratulations to the pupil in Willow Class who has received the termly Governor…

Donate for Bethlehem

Friends of the Holy Land During our Christmas service, Fr Chris spoke about the plight of people…

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival We had a lovely Harvest Festival in church. Thank you to everyone who attended,…

FOSS 100 Club The winning numbers in the FOSS 100 Club draw for October are: 57, 10, 46…

Community Litter Pick

Litter picking on Sherburn Industrial Estate Our Eco Warriors joined in with a community litter…

Welcome to Saxton

About Saxton School

‘A hidden gem’ – this is how one of our parents described Saxton School.

We may be hidden behind the church in the village of Saxton, but we ensure that we successfully educate and develop children to reach very high standards. As a small school, we offer small class sizes which means our children thrive academically and socially.

Choosing the right school for your child is a very important and sometimes difficult decision. We take our responsibilities very seriously and make sure that all our pupils thrive. Every child is known individually and we foster caring and nurturing relationships so that our school has a ‘family’ feel. Parents say that they don’t just join a school but their family becomes a part of a welcoming community.

Working alongside the sister school in our federation, Monk Fryston CE Primary, the team of staff are able to share expertise and skills to ensure that we can deliver high-quality provision in all areas. This is why both our schools have judged to be at least ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted.

We are very proud of all our children and what they achieve. Uncover this hidden gem for yourself by booking a time to look around and seeing what we offer – we would be delighted to show it to you.

Rick Weights
Executive Headteacher

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