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United Kingdom — North Yorkshire

Reed's School

Main Road, Drax, Selby, YO8 8NL
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Ages11 – 18

Reed's School is an international school in Selby, United Kingdom. Founded in 1813. It serves 650 students for students aged 11–18.

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Location & Getting There

Main Road, Drax, Selby, YO8 8NLOpen in Maps
Reed's School — Campus
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Reed's School — Classrooms
Reed's School — Boarding

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1813
Year Founded
650
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
Bursaries Available
CCF Programme

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Currently supporting around 65 disadvantaged pupils a year

Means-Tested Bursaries

A key advocate was the post-war Minister of Education Ellen Wilkinson, but the proposed national bursary scheme never got into legislation in that post-war age of severe budget constraints.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

Reed's School meets all applicable inspection standards. Governors and leaders work collaboratively to prioritize pupil wellbeing, providing a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils thrive academically, socially, and personally. An embedded culture of safeguarding with comprehensive procedures ensures the school community is supported.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Governors provide strategic oversight through a robust five-year plan, regularly reviewing policies and maintaining a detailed risk register
Effective leadership ensures a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils thrive academically, socially and personally
Highly effective personalised feedback process for sixth-form pupils has led to sustained improved examination results and outcomes for all groups of pupils including Foundation pupils
Well-designed curriculum emphasises inclusive education adapted to meet individual needs of pupils
Boarding houses are well led and maintained with robust life skills programme
Embedded culture of safeguarding with all staff and governors receiving statutory training and regular updates
Areas for Development
Develop the consistency of the school's processes for communication between subject teachers and the SEND department so the provision to meet the needs of pupils who have SEND is effective
View Full ISI Report (2025-01-21)

Key facts

Founded
1813
Ages
11–18 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
650
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Reed's School is an Independent boarding and day school for 11–18 year old boys, with a co-educational Sixth Form. It was founded in 1813 and maintains the vision of its Founder, Andrew Reed, by currently supporting around 65 disadvantaged pupils a year.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Supporting disadvantaged pupils
  • Founded in 1813
  • Supportive pastoral environment

Boarding Life

Boarding Type
Day and boarding
Capacity
100 students

Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday), Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday)

Student Demographics

School Type
Co-educational
Age Range
11 – 18
Student Body
Boarding capacity100

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Reed's School directly for current fee information.