Giggleswick School vs Settle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 398 m 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
Settle College
Settle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
561 students
| Measure | Giggleswick School Settle, Yorkshire and the Humber | Settle College Settle, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 366 | #183 of 366 |
| National rank | #3348 of 4,090 | #2145 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 372 | 561 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 561 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.9 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 31.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 58.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | 34.8 |
| town | Settle | Settle |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.giggleswick.org.uk | www.settlecollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Settle College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.4 vs 22.7).
- •Settle College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 372.
- •Giggleswick School is a independent school while Settle College 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 Settle College?
On the Success Index (England), Settle College ranks higher (46.4 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 Settle College?
About 398 m in a straight line, between Settle and Settle in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giggleswick School: 372. Settle College: 561. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giggleswick School and Settle College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Giggleswick School is 300th of 366 and Settle College is 183rd of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).