Nicholas Saxon, a former science teacher at The Wordsley School in Stourbridge, has been permanently banned from teaching after admitting to sex offences involving a child.
Saxon, aged 29, was arrested by West Midlands Police while employed at the school on Brierley Hill Road and subsequently charged. He pleaded guilty at Wolverhampton Crown Court to two counts: attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a female child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. These offences occurred over several days in February 2024.
Despite the severity of the crimes, Saxon avoided a prison sentence and was instead given a two-year community order that includes 55 days of rehabilitation activity and a four-month alcohol treatment requirement. Additionally, he was placed on the sex offenders register for five years and subjected to a five-year sexual harm prevention order. Saxon was also ordered to pay £150 in costs and a £114 victim surcharge.
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The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) convened a professional conduct panel in March 2026 which determined that Saxon’s misconduct breached multiple teaching standards and constituted serious professional misconduct. The panel emphasized the gravity of his offences, noting the potential risk to pupil safety and the wider community’s trust in educators.
According to the panel’s report, Saxon’s actions directly undermined public confidence in the teaching profession, especially given the influential position teachers hold with students and their families. The panel also highlighted the absence of evidence demonstrating remorse or insight from Saxon, raising concern over the likelihood of repeated misconduct.
Consequently, Saxon received a prohibition order, effectively barring him from any teaching role in schools, sixth-form colleges, youth accommodations, or children’s homes throughout England. He was employed at The Wordsley School from September 2024 until his dismissal in April 2025.
Court documents also revealed that the offences involved interactions with an undercover police officer, referenced as UCOL.
This case serves as a reminder of the stringent professional standards expected within education and the brutal consequences faced by those who violate the safety and trust of children.