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Settlebeck School
Long Lane, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AL, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.1 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
220
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. The GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 44.0, placing it in the top 61% nationally, although only 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, the school is better than 54% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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54.32269, -2.52017 · LA10 5AL
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN137269
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesettlebeck.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Settlebeck School rated by Ofsted?
Settlebeck School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Settlebeck School a good school?
Settlebeck School scores 54.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Settlebeck School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Settlebeck School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Settlebeck School in GCSEs?
Settlebeck School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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