Read School (founded 1667) is one of the oldest foundations in the North of England. We aim to develop the potential of each boy and girl by combining the best features of a traditional independent school education within an up-to-date curriculum. We strive for the highest academic standards not only for the intellectually strong but also for the 'average' child whose expectations we constantly endeavour to increase. We also encourage all our pupils to participate in the wide range of sports and activities which we offer. We wish above all to prepare our children to be responsible citizens, and thus real emphasis is placed upon commitment, mutual respect, good manners and the difference between right and wrong.
Read School occupies a rural location. Communications are excellent. The new Drax/Airmyn link road has brought the Goole/Howden area within 10 minutes of the school, and made access to the M18 and M62 very quick and easy. Leeds/Bradford and Manchester Airports are 45 and 90 minutes distant respectively, and the main British Rail stations of Doncaster and York can be reached in half an hour.
The school is well resourced with the Prep Department to be settled in a new building on the main school site from the end of 1997. Other developments include: the sports hall (1995) and tennis courts (1993), the Ramsker teaching block (1993), Norfolk House (1984) and the fine Moloney Hall (1982).
There is much formal and informal contact with parents. The Parents' and Friends' Association sponsors fund-raising and social events. There are regular Parents' Evenings, but more importantly parents are welcome at any time to support their children in any of the activities in which they are involved. All enquiries welcome: please telephone/write to the Headmaster's Secretary at the school.
