Giggleswick School vs Hellifield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giggleswick School
Settle · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
372 students
Hellifield Community Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Giggleswick School Settle, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hellifield Community Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 366 | #1263 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3348 of 4,090 | #12707 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 372 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 77 |
| Free school meals | – | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| 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 | Settle | Skipton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.giggleswick.org.uk | ribblesdalefed.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hellifield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 22.7).
- •Giggleswick School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 77.
- •Giggleswick School is a independent school while Hellifield Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Giggleswick School better than Hellifield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hellifield Community Primary School ranks higher (27.5 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 Giggleswick School and Hellifield Community Primary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Settle and Skipton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giggleswick School: 372. Hellifield Community Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giggleswick School and Hellifield Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Giggleswick School is 300th of 366 and Hellifield Community Primary School is 1263rd of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).