The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
13%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 586
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 17.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Gareth Whitaker (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Settle College a selective school?
No. Settle College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Settle College's Ofsted rating?
Settle College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Settle College?
Settle College currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Settle College take?
Settle College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Settle College?
Settle College is in Settle, BD24 0AU, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Settle College have a sixth form?
Yes, Settle College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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