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The Read School is pleasantly situated in the rural village of Drax, and is very convenient for main rail (Doncaster, York) and road access (M62, M18, A1). The school operates seven transport routes bringing local children in from the residential areas around York, Selby, Goole, Howden and up from Doncaster. It is a small school where the children are well known to each other and to the staff.
The School has been a focal point for the education of boys in the Selby-Goole area for over 330 years, first as Drax Grammar School, and (since 1967) as The Read School. The School is now co-educational, offering a wide range of academic studies at GCSE and 'A' level, together with a full programme of Sports, Drama, Music, CCF and recreational activity. High standards are expected in all aspects of endeavour, and in behaviour and manners. The School welcomes children of all abilities and able boys and girls - achieving high grades in public examinations - work alongside children of more modest abilities.
Classes are small - typically 16-18 pupils. There is one class in each of the Junior Years – Early Years to Year 4 – and two classes in Years 5 and 6. There are three classes in each of the Senior Years (7-11). The School has a definite boarding ethos, with the normal day running from 8.50am - 3.40pm. Thereafter the children are expected to take part in the activity programme between 4.00pm and 5.00pm. Those not involved in activities on a particular day go into supervised homework sessions.
In addition to the refurbished Edwardian buildings, there was steady development in the facilities and accommodation throughout the 1980s and 1990s and since the turn of the century, we have seen the addition of the Shipley building, providing a superb new Music room and two practice rooms, plus two well-equipped rooms for teaching mathematics; additional changing rooms and washroom facilities; extended and improved dining room and kitchen area; provision of a Multi Use Games Area with Astroturf; a new car park; continual upgrading of the ICT facilities (website – www.readschool.co.uk) ; refurbishment of the chemistry lab with the other labs to follow; a new Creative Arts Centre which is expected to be completed by November 2008 and which will provide excellent new facilities for Art, Design Technology, Textiles and Food Technology. The Lower Junior School and the girls’ boarding accommodation are situated on their own site in the village at Adamson House. The school has excellent playing fields.
A number of Open Mornings are held throughout the year, but visitors are welcome at any time by appointment. If you are considering an independent education for your child Read is well worth a visit.
Age range: 3 - 18
Day pupils: 181 boys and 128 girls
Annual day fees: £5,841 - £8,238
Weekly boarding pupils: 2 boys and 1 girls
Annual weekly boarding fees: £14,421 - £16,566
Full boarding pupils: 45 boys and 27 girls
Annual full boarding fees: £15,369 - £17,652
This school does not offer flexi-boarding.
TOTAL PUPILS: 228 boys and 156 girls, including 30 boys and 21 girls in the 6th form
Staff numbers: 47 full time and 17 part time
Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview, Visit school, Taster days
Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, SHMIS
Religious affiliation: Church of England
Teaching languages: English
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The school offers: Academic, Art, Siblings, Music, Senior school entry, All-rounder, 6th Form
Exam boards: AQA
% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 84%% pass rate (exams at age 18): 97%
15 courses are offered for age 18 exams
100% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year
This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Aspergers Syndrome
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