The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
16%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Based on 45 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Campbell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Long Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Settlebeck School a selective school?
No. Settlebeck School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Settlebeck School's Ofsted rating?
Settlebeck School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Settlebeck School?
Settlebeck School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Settlebeck School take?
Settlebeck School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Settlebeck School?
Settlebeck School is in Sedbergh, LA10 5AL, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Settlebeck School have a sixth form?
No, Settlebeck School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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