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Saxton Church of England Primary School
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Saxton Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Saxton with Scarthingwell LS24 9QF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school has prioritised improvements in reading and mathematics; pupils become fluent readers and confidently recall important number facts.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have an ambitious vision for the school, and have strengthened the quality of education, eradicating low expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some aspects of the curriculum, such as activities and strategies in mathematics and history, need further time to fully embed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils progress well in reading and mathematics, becoming fluent readers and confident in important number facts.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults support struggling readers to catch up swiftly, ensuring they experience success in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand the expected behavior, behave well, show respect, and take pride in what they do.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers make adaptations to support pupils with SEND so that they experience success in the same learning as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff ensure that pupils feel safe at school; there are clear arrangements for safeguarding in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides valuable life skills and opportunities for children to manage their emotions.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school, which they see as a place where children can thrive.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents by inviting them to engage in various school activities, supporting their children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a broad enrichment programme encouraging skills development, such as oracy and being active citizens.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy developing their skills and knowledge in the inspiring outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel very supported with their workload, which is prioritized by leaders at all levels.
Impact on Student Progress: Leadership has strengthened the quality of education, eradicating the legacy of low expectations.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced, and staff assess children regularly to meet their needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some curriculum aspects still being embedded, there's a lack of clarity about the sequence of knowledge and choice of learning activities.
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About Us
Saxton Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 51 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.3 | - | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.17% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 84 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 7.25% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 82 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.49% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saxton Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
