Giggleswick School, Settle
Giggleswick School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Settle. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Giggleswick School in detail
Giggleswick School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Giggleswick we equip young people with the skills and confidence they need to embrace the world beyond school and lead happy, fulfilling lives. Our approach to education combines excellent academic achievement, ambition and strong self-belief, creating well-rounded individuals with a lifelong desire to learn. Nurturing enquiring minds is at the heart of life and learning at Giggleswick."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in North Yorkshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Giggleswick School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 47 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 43% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 17% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 45 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 4 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Settle Rail Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Belle Hill (nw-bound), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 April 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
10 May 2023
Regulatory Compliance
14 November 2018
Integrated
13 October 2015
About
Giggleswick School is a public school in Giggleswick, near Settle, North Yorkshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Giggleswick School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School named finalist for Regional Independent School of the Year: North
15 Sep 2026
Welcoming our New Bursar and Chief Operating Officer
1 Sep 2026
GCSE Results 2026
20 Aug 2026
A Level & BTEC Results 2026
13 Aug 2026
Celebrating Musical Talent at the Prep School Young Musician of the Year Competition
16 Jun 2026
Speech Day 2026 Celebrates 50 Years of Co-Education
2 Jun 2026
From Giggleswick School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Giggleswick School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
372 pupils
545 places
173 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Settle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Settle
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
372
Total Pupils
196
Boys
176
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Giggleswick School
Questions parents ask about Giggleswick School
What are GCSE results like at Giggleswick School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Giggleswick School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Giggleswick School last inspected?
Giggleswick School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School has around 372 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Giggleswick School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School is at Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)