Read School, Selby
Read School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Selby. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Read School in detail
Read School in its own words
In its own words: "Read School offers a wealth of opportunities, both academic and extra-curricular, and supports the development of the individual pupil, instilling confidence, enthusiasm and the aspiration to be the best they can be."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Read School, a co-educational day and boarding school in North Yorkshire. In line with the noble legacy of our founder, Charles Reade, our mission is to create a warm and welcoming school for pupils of all abilities and walks of life."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, drama, cooking, gardening and art.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Read School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 17% went on to university or other higher education, 17% to apprenticeships and 50% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 77 pupils (31.4%) received SEN support and 13 (5.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rawcliffe Rail Stn, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Peter & Paul Chrch (adjacent), 380 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
24 March 2026
Routine Inspection
30 September 2025
Regulatory Compliance
12 October 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 March 2018
Intermediate (EYFS)
29 April 2015
Intermediate (Boarding)
28 April 2015
Integrated
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Read School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Keep up with Read School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
245 pupils
350 places
105 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Selby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Selby
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
77
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
36.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
245
Total Pupils
142
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Read School
Questions parents ask about Read School
What are GCSE results like at Read School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Read School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Read School last inspected?
Read School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Read School?
Read School has around 245 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Read School?
Read School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Read School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Read School?
Read School is at Drax, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)