Read School
Selby, North Yorkshire · YO8 8NL
Read School is a coeducational all-through independent boarding and day school in rural North Yorkshire, serving pupils from age 4 through sixth form. With 248 pupils across junior and senior divisions, it offers a traditional English independent education model with flexible boarding options and international student provision. The school emphasises pastoral care, community engagement, and develops pupils through a broad curriculum enriched by outdoor education and co-curricular activity.
- →All-through provision from age 4 with seamless progression and established pastoral relationships
- →Flexible boarding options including full and weekly boarding, appealing to rural families and those requiring flexibility
- →Broad all-rounder ethos balancing academic rigour with outdoor education, sport, and arts
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from a traditional all-through model, families seeking flexible boarding, and those valuing a close-knit community environment with strong pastoral oversight. It suits independent learners as well as those needing structured support in a smaller-school setting.
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Contact & visit
Drax
Selby, North Yorkshire
YO8 8NL
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Read School?
Day fees at Read School are approximately £12,600 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Read School?
Read School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Read School's exam results?
At Read School, 11.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 20.6% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Read School a boarding school?
Read School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Read School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Read School “Good” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and sense of community in a smaller-school environment
✓Flexible boarding options meeting diverse family circumstances
✓Integrated outdoor education and trips enriching the curriculum
Common concerns
!School has not yet undergone Ofsted inspection, limiting independent validation of standards