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Settlebeck School

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personMrs Sarah Campbell

corporate_fareSETTLEBECK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSedbergh, LA10 5AL

language Visit Website phone 1539620383

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

211

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Westmorland and Furness

#1,939 of 3,216 nationally

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Settlebeck School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sedbergh, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Settlebeck School is an academy converter in Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SETTLEBECK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 203 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44, placing the school #12 in Westmorland and Furness and #1,939 of 3,216 nationally. 44.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.9 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

Grade 5+ E&M

44.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.2%

Entering EBacc23.50%

EBacc APS3.63

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2.30%

EBacc APS3.91

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.88

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.32

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.65

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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

98%

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

Apprenticeships16%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)58%

Apprenticeships25%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment14%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 May 2025

Inspection Report

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28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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16 January 2018

Inspection Report

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19 November 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2025-05-20

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2023-03-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-01-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-11-19

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-03-29

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

6.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(7 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 203 pupils. During this period, there were 13 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.4%, 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)	203	13	6.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	205	7	3.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	210	3	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	212	3	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	212	11	5.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	211	6	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	211	8	3.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	208	6	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	200	8	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	198	4	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	196	5	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	193	1	0.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	191	2	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	193	4	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	197	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	197	7	3.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	199	10	5.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	196	1	0.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	197	5	2.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	196	8	4.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	186	6	3.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	184	9	4.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	183	1	0.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	176	1	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	173	7	4.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	170	8	4.7%	3.1%	1

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 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

83.0%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.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree25%

agree41%

disagree27%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree41%

agree25%

disagree15%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

not applicable14%

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 agree50%

agree33%

disagree17%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree10%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree32%

disagree12%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree19%

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

strongly agree34%

agree58%

disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree47%

agree44%

disagree7%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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