Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School is an independent school in North Yorkshire for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 372 pupils on roll. In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 39.4, and 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2023. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Giggleswick Settle BD24 0DE |
| Phone | 01729893000 |
| Reference Number | 121740 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 372 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.69%
Girls: 47.31% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 12.1% of pupils at Giggleswick School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.1% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Giggleswick Primary School
Giggleswick Primary School, Church Street, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BJ |
0.07 miles |
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Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bond Lane, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BW |
0.44 miles |
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Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Lane, Long Preston, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4PN |
3.88 miles |
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Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
Austwick, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 8BN |
3.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Settle College
Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0AU |
0.25 miles |
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How many pupils does Giggleswick School have?
Giggleswick School has 372 pupils on roll.
What age range does Giggleswick School cover?
Giggleswick School for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are Giggleswick School's GCSE results?
In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 39.4, and 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School is at Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0DE.