Austwick Church of England VA Primary School vs Giggleswick School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
53 students
Giggleswick School
Settle · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
372 students
| Measure | Austwick Church of England VA Primary School Lancaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Giggleswick School Settle, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #300 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #3348 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 53 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 53 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.9 |
| town | Lancaster | Settle |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.austwickprimary.co.uk | www.giggleswick.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Austwick Church of England VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 22.7).
- •Giggleswick School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 53.
- •Austwick Church of England VA Primary School is a local authority school while Giggleswick School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austwick Church of England VA Primary School better than Giggleswick School?
On the Success Index (England), Austwick Church of England VA Primary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 22.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austwick Church of England VA Primary School and Giggleswick School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Settle in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School: 53. Giggleswick School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Austwick Church of England VA Primary School and Giggleswick School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School is unranked and Giggleswick School is 300th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).