Activities & Mission
Provision of education for pupils age 2-18, day and boarding.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,777,383 | £3,805,759 | £3,793,503 | £1,380,590 | £0 | 79 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,322,753 | £3,422,716 | £3,410,990 | £1,408,947 | £0 | 82 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,062,986 | £3,051,137 | £3,043,870 | £1,509,934 | £0 | 77 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,543,633 | £2,705,367 | £2,703,028 | £1,498,372 | £0 | 61 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,490,321 | £2,863,688 | £2,862,753 | -£98,935 | £0 | 65 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Read School, Drax
What does The Read School, Drax do?
Provision of education for pupils age 2-18, day and boarding.
How much income did The Read School, Drax report in 2024?
The Read School, Drax reported total income of £3.78m and reported expenditure of £3.81m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Read School, Drax?
The Read School, Drax has a program ratio of 100.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Read School, Drax registered as a charity?
The Read School, Drax was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 January 1968 as charity number 529675. It has been registered for 58 years.
Who runs The Read School, Drax?
The Read School, Drax is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Read School, Drax operate?
The Read School, Drax operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Read School, Drax a registered charity?
Yes — The Read School, Drax is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 529675.
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