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Settle College
Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0AU, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
586
Capacity
694
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 76% of students progressing to university, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to academic achievement. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, indicating a strong performance in comparison to many schools, only 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 17 November 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (128 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Behaviour is good
76%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other2.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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54.07210, -2.28523 · BD24 0AU
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121689
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.settlecollege.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Settle College rated by Ofsted?
Settle College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 November 2015.
Is Settle College a good school?
Settle College scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Settle College?
Based on 128 Ofsted Parent View responses, Settle College receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Settle College in GCSEs?
Settle College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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