--- title: "The Read School, Drax — check charity number 529675 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Read School, Drax a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 529675. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Drax. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-read-school-drax retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:38:33.358Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Read School, Drax is a registered charity (number 529675) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £4,093,848 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Read School, Drax? Registered charity number 529675 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Drax Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,093,848 Website [www.readschool.co.uk](http://www.readschool.co.uk/) ## What does The Read School, Drax do? Provision of education for pupils age 2-18, day and boarding. ## What causes is The Read School, Drax registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Read School, Drax yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Read School, Drax is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-read-school-drax&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.readschool.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Read School, Drax a legitimate charity? Yes. The Read School, Drax is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 529675) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Read School, Drax's charity number? The Read School, Drax's charity number is 529675. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 529675? Search 529675 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Read School, Drax do? Provision of education for pupils age 2-18, day and boarding. Does The Read School, Drax have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Read School, Drax. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Read School, Drax? The Read School, Drax's website is http://www.readschool.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/529675).