We are delighted to announce our A-Level and BTEC results, achieving a 100% pass rate for the sixth successive year.

Students arrived early this morning, to open their exam results within the tranquil grounds of Read School, Drax.  Proud parents, teachers (and even pups) gathered together to watch the 2024 cohort receive another phenomenal set of achievements this year.

Against a backdrop of results reverting to 2019 levels, Read School's A*-C results are 20% higher than 2019 (79% versus 59%). All students have not only achieved some wonderful grades, but also are leaving Read with a huge portfolio of experience which will see students not just work place ready, but also accomplished and confident young people.

Heads of Sixth Form, Trish Kavanagh and Annette Oliver, commented “The aim at Read School is for students to make the most of their sixth-form experience. In our view, it is the two most critical years of a young person’s education. Our parents choose us because they value the quality of our teaching and learning and it may be that the child might have got a bit lost in the system and needs some TLC. We offer both academic and pastoral coaching which help you to get the very best out of your sixth form. We prepare our students for life after school and part of that is the recognition that they need to go a little bit out of their comfort zone and develop the confidence and skills they will need in later life.”

Head Teacher, Ruth Ainley, added: “A Read School education is not just about obtaining grades, we aim for each pupil to build confidence while acquiring other skills that are needed in the workplace such as communication, teamwork, leadership and endurance”

An excellent example of such a well-rounded education is that of Harrison Fairhurst. During his time at Read Sixth Form, Harrison held two Career Fairs at Read, organised fundraising activities and launched his own business in 2023. All of these activities have complemented and enhanced his academic studies – which are recognised by his well-deserved Distinction * in BTEC Business – and his subsequent acceptance to study Events Management at Sheffield Hallam University.

Proud mum Lisa stated:

“Harrison started at Read in Year 5 and the school has fostered and nurtured him not just academically but as an individual. Sixth Form at Read has given him so many fantastic opportunities. With small class sizes and such dedicated and caring teachers, we have seen him grow into a confident, well rounded young man. He has got great set of results with which he can move forward into the next stage of his life. We will forever be grateful for the opportunities Read School and in particular the support of Mrs Kavanagh in Sixth Form has given him.”

Everyone at Read School, Drax has been delighted to watch all of our students flourish and achieve so many wonderful successes, in their exam results and beyond. We wish every student the very best success as they take the next steps in their career.