Saxon Primary School

What Saxon Primary School does

Saxon Primary & Nursery School is a two-form entry state-funded primary school with nursery provision, located at Briar Road, Shepperton, Middlesex (Surrey), United Kingdom. It serves children from age 3 (Nursery) through Year 6 (age 11), delivering the English National Curriculum from EYFS through Key Stage 2, plus Universal Free School Meals for Reception, Year 1, and Year 2. The school operates within the Lumen Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising eight primary schools across Surrey (Darley Dene, Ewell Grove, Riverbridge, Saxon, Southfield Park, The Echelford, and Walton Oak). Senior leadership comprises Headteacher Miss Morris, Deputy Headteacher Mrs Vale, Inclusion Leader Mrs Lacey, and KS2 Phase Leader Miss Protts.

The school's product surface spans core primary education, nursery provision with 15- and 30-hour places, before/after school care (Breakfast Club, After School Club), fee-based activity clubs, and a distinctive Forest School programme with structured six-session outdoor learning in groups of no more than ten children. Curriculum delivery relies on third-party pedagogical platforms: Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised for phonics, White Rose Maths and NCETM for mathematics, Language Angels for French (Years 3-6), Jigsaw for PSHE, and Tagtiv8 for active learning. SEND provision includes specialist programmes (Art Therapy, ELS A, Language for Thinking, Literacy for All, Precision Teaching, Speech and Language Link) and partnerships with Surrey Local Offer, National Autistic Society, Freemantles Outreach, Surrey Children's Therapies, and the British Dyslexia Association. Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary: an e4education/Juniper Education website with embedded Vimeo, YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Analytics. No APIs, SDKs, or proprietary systems are present.

The business model is state-education funding rather than commercial. Core revenue arrives as per-pupil allocations from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) via the Lumen Learning Trust under the national funding formula. Supplementary fee-based revenue streams include nursery fees (15- and 30-hour places), Breakfast Club and After School Club session fees, and activity club charges. Admissions for Reception intake are processed through Surrey County Council; In-Year admissions and nursery placements use dedicated parent portals. The customer base is horizontal across local Shepperton families — segmented into Early Years, Primary (Years 1-6), SEND, and wraparound-care families — with active community engagement through the SSA (Saxon School Association). Distribution is direct-to-parent via open mornings, school tours, virtual tours, the school website, and parent communication apps. Recognitions include Ofsted Good Provider (June 2019), Arts Mark Silver, National Nurturing School Award, Healthy Schools Award, Angel Award, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds, and Police Cyber Alarm.

Name

Saxon Primary School

Legal name

Saxon Primary School

Website

https://saxon.surrey.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saxon Primary & Nursery School is a two-form entry state-funded primary school in Shepperton, Surrey, operated by the Lumen Learning Trust multi-academy trust, educating children aged 3-11 across nursery and Years R-6, with supplementary before/after school care and a Forest School programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAB

Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDACACAB

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYEDACACAG

Nursery School Wraparound Care (Extended Hours)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

Keywords

• Primary education
• Early childhood education
• Nursery provision
• Wraparound childcare
• Forest school learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Shepperton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Core revenue is derived from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) through the Lumen Learning Trust multi-academy trust model. Funding is allocated per pupil based on the national funding formula for primary schools.
2. Nursery Fees: The school offers 15-hour and 30-hour nursery places, with fees charged for funded and non-funded hours. These provide supplementary income beyond core state funding.
3. Before and After School Care: Breakfast Club and After School Club services generate revenue through session fees, with parents paying for childcare provision.
4. Activity Clubs: Various extra-curricular activity clubs (e.g., sports, music) are offered, with fees charged for participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saxon Primary & Nursery School is a two-form entry primary school delivering state-funded education from Nursery through Year 6, following the National Curriculum and EYFS framework. Core offerings include early years nursery provision (15 and 30 hour places), primary classroom education across Reception to Year 6, a Forest School outdoor learning programme, and wraparound childcare through Breakfast Club and After School Club. The school is operated by Lumen Learning Trust and serves families within its Shepperton, Surrey catchment area.

Product overview

Saxon Primary & Nursery School is a two-form entry primary school providing education from Nursery through Year 6. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Computing), humanities (History, Geography, RE), creative arts (Art, Music, Design & Technology), physical education, and personal development (PSHE, Relationships Education). Additional services include before and after school care, activity clubs, and a dedicated Forest School outdoor learning programme. The school is part of the Lumen Learning Trust multi-academy trust.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery Term-time nursery provision offering 15 and 30 hour places for early years children within the EYFS framework, including transition support for new families.
• Primary School Education (Reception to Year 6) Two-form entry primary school education covering Reception through Year 6, delivering the National Curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, humanities, creative arts, PE, MFL (French), and PSHE.
• Before and After School Care Breakfast Club and After School Club provision for working parents, including term-time and holiday care options, with session-based booking and payment through online systems.
• Activity Clubs Extracurricular activity clubs offered to children to develop interests and skills outside the regular curriculum, including sports and music.
• Forest School Child-led outdoor learning programme promoting independence, self-esteem, and environmental awareness through hands-on experiences in natural settings, delivered as a structured six-session minimum curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• All children in Years Reception, 1 and 2 entitled to Universal Free School Meals

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Lumen Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaxon Primary School is a member of the Lumen Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising eight primary schools in Surrey. The trust provides shared governance, policies, professional development, and operational support including HR, finance, and legal services. The trust website hosts GDPR policies and procedures for all member schools.
• Little Wandle Letters and SoundscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school uses the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme for systematic synthetic phonics teaching from Reception through Year 2. The partnership includes the Little Wandle Fluency Programme for Years 2-6, pronunciation guides, tricky words resources, and the full Big Cat Phonics book scheme for guided reading.
• White Rose MathsmajorTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses White Rose as a core resource alongside NCETM professional development materials for mathematics teaching from Reception to Year 6, supporting the school's Nrich problem-solving approach.
• Language AngelsmajorTechnology or IntegrationOnline resource used to support Modern Foreign Languages curriculum delivery for French teaching from Years 3-6, providing interactive lessons and assessments.
• NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school uses NCETM professional development materials to support mathematics teaching, aligning with the school's commitment to nurturing mathematical problem solvers and Nrich problem-solving approach.
• Tagtiv8minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive learning programme used in both mathematics (at least once a fortnight) and English for physical and thinking challenges. The school believes physically fit children are better at absorbing and retaining new information.
• Juniper EducationmajorTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design and hosting provider for the school's website (e4education platform). Also performed the accessibility self-assessment audit for WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
• Jigsaw (PSHE Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhole-school approach to PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) using the Jigsaw programme, providing progressive and consistent teaching of RSE, health education, and social-emotional development.
• Surrey Local OffermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrey County Council's official information hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, providing resources and guidance referenced by the school's SEND provision.
• National Autistic SocietyminorOthersProvides resources and support information for families of children with autism, referenced in the school's SEND useful links section.
• Freemantles OutreachminorOthersPart of Surrey Autism Outreach service supporting primary schools in west Surrey. Provides school visits, training, and email/telephone advice for parents and professionals regarding autism support.
• Surrey Children's TherapiesminorOthersNHS service providing Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech and Language Therapy information and practical advice sheets for families.
• British Dyslexia AssociationminorOthersProvides advice, support, and resources for parents of children with learning difficulties associated with dyslexia.
• e4educationmajorTechnology or IntegrationVirtual tour hosting platform provider (tours.e4education.co.uk) for the school's immersive 360-degree virtual tour offering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GLF Schools: Large Surrey/South-East multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools. Comparable at the trust-level (governance, central services, funding optimisation) rather than as a single primary unit.
• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts operating primary and secondary academies nationwide. Provides a broader incumbent benchmark for trust-level scale, central services, and Ofsted portfolio performance.
• Cognita Schools: International schools group operating UK primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a multi-site schools operator with central governance, though positioned in the independent-fee segment rather than state-funded.

Direct peers

• Southfield Park Primary School: Sister school within the Lumen Learning Trust operating as a primary provider in Surrey. Directly comparable on trust-shared services, curriculum programmes, and admissions dynamics.
• Riverbridge Primary & Nursery School: Sister school within the Lumen Learning Trust with broadly equivalent primary and nursery footprint. Useful operational peer for trust-level resource allocation and cross-school pupil movement.
• Walton Oak Primary & Nursery School: Sister school within the Lumen Learning Trust combining primary and nursery provision. Comparable geographic, demographic, and operational profile to Saxon Primary.
• Ewell Grove Primary & Nursery School: Sister school within the Lumen Learning Trust combining primary and nursery provision. Shares trust-level funding, compliance, and curriculum resources, allowing direct benchmarking on roll, SEND, and wraparound services.
• The Echelford Primary School: Sister school within the Lumen Learning Trust serving a similar Surrey primary catchment. Provides internal benchmark for staffing, SEND deployment, and wraparound uptake.
• Darley Dene Primary & Nursery School: Sister school within the Lumen Learning Trust, also a primary with nursery provision in Surrey. Operates under the same trust governance, back-office, and admissions framework, making it the most directly comparable operating unit to Saxon.

Regional players

• Surrey County Council - Schools and Learning: Local authority responsible for school admissions, SEND transport, and place planning across Surrey. Not a direct competitor but a key counterpart entity that shapes Saxon's admissions, SEND funding, and demographic context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saxon-primary-school

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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