How many pupils does Read School have?

Read School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Read School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Read School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 in 2025/26.

Where is Read School?

Read School is located at Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NL.

Read School

Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

46.1

Attainment 8

4–18

Ages

257

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Read School

Read School is an independent school in Selby, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 257 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: North Yorkshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 257 / 350 (73%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

9.3%

SEN support

18.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

9 students

11.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NL
Phone: 01757618248
Head: Ruth Ainley
Website: http://www.readschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Read School?: Read School is an independent school in Selby, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
How many pupils does Read School have?: Read School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Read School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Read School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 in 2025/26.
Where is Read School?: Read School is located at Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NL.

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