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Read School is a private secondary-stage school in Selby, North Yorkshire, with a published age range of 4-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Read School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
At Read, pupils can move from junior years through senior study and Sixth Form within the same community, while boarding remains a genuine choice rather than the only way to belong. Weekly, flexible and full options sit alongside day places; younger and older boarders have separate houses, and sport, drama and activities connect the wider age range.
The senior route leads to GCSE and Sixth Form study, with subject choices and post-16 courses supported by learning support, careers guidance and mentoring. Houses and boarding arrangements are part of the experience, but the academic offer changes markedly between junior, senior and Sixth Form years. It is worth reading the course detail for the intended entry point.
Read's particular character comes from the long age range, house life and adjustable boarding. A day place, weekly boarding and full boarding do not necessarily involve the same house, timetable or support arrangements. Those practical details depend on the pupil's age and the form of boarding available at the time of entry.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 73.1% grade 5+ in English and maths and 51.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 11.1% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with North Yorkshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 51.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 73.1%
- EBacc APS
- 4.46
- EBacc entry
- 15.4%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with North Yorkshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-18
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Ainley
- Pupil roll
- 245 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire
- Postcode
- YO8 8NL
- Area
- North Yorkshire
School leadership
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Ainley
School contact
- School phone
- 01757618248
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01757618248
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 51.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 76.9% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 73.1% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.46 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 11.1% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 35 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 24 March 2026
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 24 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Read School handle admissions?
Read School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Read School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Read School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Read School?
Read School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 24 March 2026.