SchoolScoresGiggleswick Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Giggleswick Primary School, Church Street, Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0BJ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
North Yorkshire comparisons use the 170 of its 290 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 120 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 96th highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 100th highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 150th highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 23rd highest of 85 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern Joint 124th highest of 153 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 166th highest of 170 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Yorkshire. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. North Yorkshire figures pool parents at the North Yorkshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
67% — 7 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 232nd highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 245th highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 138th highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 206th highest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 288 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 32nd lowest of 288 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 290 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 288 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 100% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 37.5 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 289 state primary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 27.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Settle CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Giggleswick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Giggleswick Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2024.
How did Giggleswick Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Giggleswick Primary School?
63% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Giggleswick Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Giggleswick Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Giggleswick Primary School as their first choice for 13 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 13 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121392.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.