The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.3 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
21.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 73%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Ainley (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Read School a selective school?
No. Read School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Read School?
Read School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Read School take?
Read School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Read School?
Read School is in Selby, YO8 8NL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Read School have a sixth form?
Yes, Read School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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