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Settle College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Gareth Whitaker

location_onSettle, BD24 0AU

language Visit Website phone 1729822451

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

617

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Attainment 8

42.1

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GCSE Rank

#29 in North Yorkshire

#2,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Settle College is a Community school secondary school in Settle, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Settle College is a community school in Settle, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 586 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing the school #29 in North Yorkshire and #2,228 of 3,216 nationally. 31.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 47.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.42 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

31.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.7%

Entering EBacc49.10%

EBacc APS3.77

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50.40%

EBacc APS3.85

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.77

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.84

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships19%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.3%

Achieving A*–A19.5%

Achieving A*–B47.1%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate97.1%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate89.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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21 May 2019

Inspection Report

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17 November 2015

Inspection Report

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22 November 2013

Inspection Report

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18 September 2013

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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26 April 2010

Inspection Report

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12 June 2008

Inspection Report

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02 May 2007

Inspection Report

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14 October 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-05-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-11-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-18

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(9 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 586 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	586	12	2.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	583	24	4.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	600	13	2.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	601	17	2.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	596	11	1.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	617	13	2.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	617	18	2.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	624	15	2.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	641	19	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	645	32	5.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	648	37	5.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	663	15	2.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	665	2	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	664	12	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	645	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	645	47	7.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	645	36	5.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	592	15	2.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	593	13	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	591	12	2.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	591	9	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	590	12	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	592	7	1.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	577	5	0.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	575	13	2.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	571	6	1.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree27%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree33%

agree28%

disagree20%

strongly disagree15%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree36%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree41%

disagree16%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree40%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Ripon Grammar School

Skipton Girls' High School

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Harrogate Grammar School

St Aidan's Church of England High School

St John Fisher Catholic Academy