Independent

Read School

Selby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO8 8NL

With just 257 pupils, Read School is a small independent in Selby, North Yorkshire, where families can expect close attention and a strong sense of community. Its size means pupils are unlikely to disappear into a crowd, and academic outcomes sit comfortably above national benchmarks. The school admits at age 11 and operates its own 11+ entry, so prospective families should plan for an assessment as part of the process.

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Overview & data

Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 257
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website: http://www.readschool.co.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Latest results

Attainment 8

51.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

64%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Academic results outpace the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 51.3 compares favourably with the national average of 46.9. More striking still is the proportion securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, at 64% against a national figure of 47%. For a school of this size, that suggests teaching geared towards solid, well-rounded GCSE outcomes.

The last word

A small, fee-paying school punching above national averages at GCSE - well suited to families who value a close-knit environment and strong core results.

The Passmate verdict