Saxton Church of England Primary School vs Sherburn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saxton Church of England Primary School
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
44 students
Sherburn High School
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
951 students
| Measure | Saxton Church of England Primary School Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sherburn High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #66 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #932 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 44 | 951 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 951 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Tadcaster | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.sp.starmat.uk | www.sherburnhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saxton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 72.1).
- •Sherburn High School is the larger school with 951 students compared with 44.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Saxton Church of England Primary School better than Sherburn High School?
On the Success Index (England), Saxton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 72.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Saxton Church of England Primary School and Sherburn High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saxton Church of England Primary School: 44. Sherburn High School: 951. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saxton Church of England Primary School and Sherburn High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Saxton Church of England Primary School is unranked and Sherburn High School is 66th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).