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Giggleswick School
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- Giggleswick BD24 0DE
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly with good progress over time, excellent performance in exams, and lots of extracurricular success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are hardworking, resilient, respectful, and show excellent understanding of themselves and others.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective support provided for SEND and EAL pupils who often outperform expectations.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching enables good progress; slight improvement needed for more student-led learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching is mostly engaging and captures interest, but some overly directive methods noted.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective handling of concerns with pupils' views listened to and acted upon.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Encouragement to develop student initiative and ownership in learning.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Excellent arrangements ensure safety and promote well-being, including in boarding.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High standards maintained for pupil welfare, health, and safety across school.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities and sports with regional and national competition successes.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from an extensive extracurricular program, balancing well with academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Ample outdoor space provided for physical education and recreation.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils well-prepared for university with many achieving places at first-choice institutions.
Support for SEND: SEND pupils make excellent progress with effective specialist help.
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Giggleswick School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 441 students from age 2-18 yr.
Tuition fee 拢652 to 拢8,600 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 48.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 50.98% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 3.29 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.11% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 3.22 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 28.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.79% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.69% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.17% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.46 | 31.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.75 | 29.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.90% | 16.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.92% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.4 | 35.42 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.29 | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.8% | 21.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.75 2 | 31.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.48 1 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 18.36% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 181 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.12 2 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.29 5 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 18.38% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.86 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.32 | 32.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 17.41% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 42.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Admission
Fees
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拢652 to 拢8,600
Yearly fee
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拢6,650 to 拢13,305
Boarding
Scholarships
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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