The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 23 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 3 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 75
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Maddocks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Giggleswick Primary School, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Giggleswick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Giggleswick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Giggleswick Primary School?
Giggleswick Primary School currently has 75 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Giggleswick Primary School take?
Giggleswick Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Giggleswick Primary School?
Giggleswick Primary School is in Settle, BD24 0BJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Giggleswick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Giggleswick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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