The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.9
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.37
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 73%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Sam Hart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0DE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Giggleswick School take?
Giggleswick School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School is in Settle, BD24 0DE, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Giggleswick School have a sixth form?
Yes, Giggleswick School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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