Saxton Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Tadcaster

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Saxton Church of England Primary School

Tadcaster, LS24 9QF

40 Pupils

90 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

5.00% FSM %

19 Boys

21 Girls

About Saxton Church of England Primary School

Saxton Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 40 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Rick Weights.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Wetherby and Easingwold
Ward	Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-05-2018
UKPRN	10067577
URN	145846
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Nick Gemlo	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Burdon	Local Governor	06/09/2021	05/09/2025	Elected by parents
Dr Mary Dyer	Local Governor	17/11/2022	16/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Foreman	Local Governor	04/09/2025	04/09/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Hannah Lillywhite	Local Governor	12/09/2022	11/09/2026	Elected by school staff
Sarah Miles	Local Governor	31/01/2025	30/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Milner	Local Governor	23/11/2022	22/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Peter Roberts	Local Governor	01/10/2019	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Laura Slater	Local Governor	17/10/2025	16/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rick Weights	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Thomas Willan	Local Governor	08/05/2024	07/05/2028	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

1.85 km • Tadcaster

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Sherburn Hungate Primary School

3.61 km • Leeds

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Aberford Church of England Primary School

4.02 km • Leeds

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Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School

4.16 km • Tadcaster

Other

Sherburn High School

4.31 km • Leeds

Other

Micklefield Church of England Primary Academy

4.61 km • Leeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Saxton Church of England Primary School?

Saxton Church of England Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does Saxton Church of England Primary School have?

Saxton Church of England Primary School has 40 pupils, with a capacity of 90.

What is the age range at Saxton Church of England Primary School?

Saxton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Saxton Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Saxton Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Saxton Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Saxton Church of England Primary School is Mr Rick Weights.

Where is Saxton Church of England Primary School located?

Saxton Church of England Primary School is at Dam Lane, Saxton, Tadcaster, LS24 9QF, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Saxton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Saxton Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Saxton Church of England Primary School currently open?

Saxton Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Rick Weights

Dam Lane, Saxton, Tadcaster, LS24 9QF

01937557396

www.sp.starmat.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 145846

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026