Read School
URN: 121748 • Selby YO8 8NL
Overview
- Name
- Read School
- URN
- 121748
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Ainley (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01757618248
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drax, Selby YO8 8NL
Summary
Read School, located in Selby, North Yorkshire, is an independent co-educational day and boarding school founded in 1667. With a current enrolment of 257 pupils and a capacity for 350, the school prides itself on being academically non-selective and socially inclusive, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. The school's mission is to provide a caring, inspiring, and enjoyable educational experience, fostering a love of learning and personal growth.
The curriculum at Read School is broad and balanced, combining core academic subjects with a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes individualised support, ensuring that each pupil can develop their unique talents and abilities. A strong pastoral care system is in place to promote self-confidence, self-respect, and respect for others within a supportive community.
Read School aims to cultivate responsible and caring young individuals who contribute positively to society. The ethos of the school is rooted in respect for the individual, encouraging students to grow in confidence and character while maintaining a commitment to a well-rounded education.
The curriculum at Read School is broad and balanced, combining core academic subjects with a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes individualised support, ensuring that each pupil can develop their unique talents and abilities. A strong pastoral care system is in place to promote self-confidence, self-respect, and respect for others within a supportive community.
Read School aims to cultivate responsible and caring young individuals who contribute positively to society. The ethos of the school is rooted in respect for the individual, encouraging students to grow in confidence and character while maintaining a commitment to a well-rounded education.
Useful links
- Governors Annual Report 2023-24 (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Senior School Draxonian (sen)
- Senior School Handbook (sen)
- Senior School Testimonials (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- We're already seeing some wonderful, meaningful work happening in Design & Technology as students start to prepare for Remembrance Day! Our Year 5 and Year 6 students have started early, working hard to create their very own beautiful class Poppy Wre (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Rubicon Centre (51.8)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 257
- Boys
- 154
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1967-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 257 | 154 | 103 | 350 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 248 | 138 | 110 | 350 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 136 | 106 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 136 | 106 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 113 | 93 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 117 | 103 | 350 | 0.00 |
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