Giggleswick Prep School

‘Throw yourself in’ is the motivating ethos at this small prep school in the Yorkshire Dales, and there’s plenty for the 70-odd boys and girls to get stuck into, inside and outside the classroom. From French and philosophy lessons to singing in the chapel and cross-country through the 215-acre campus shared with the senior school, pupils are gently stretched in all directions. This have-a-go attitude is a real confidence-builder, as is being part of the senior school – pupils get to experience a through-school environment and, for the bumper percentage who stay on aft...

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Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	£2,260
Year 1	£2,260
Year 2	£2,260
Year 3	£5,200
Year 4	£5,200
Year 5	£5,200
Year 6	£5,200

Boarding fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	-
Year 1	-
Year 2	-
Year 3	-
Year 4	£8,600
Year 5	£8,600
Year 6	£8,600

Bursary contact:
UK Admissions Manager Katie Mallalieu-Black
admissions@giggleswick.org.uk

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School Updates

Giggleswick Junior School to become Giggleswick Prep School
Giggleswick Junior School, the junior part of the 400-pupil independent, co-educational and boarding school in Settle, has made the exciting decision to change its name to Giggleswick Prep School. The new name will be in place for the start of the next academic year starting in September 2023.

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Giggleswick School graded 'EXCELLENT' in all areas
Giggleswick School in Settle is delighted to announce that it has been rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas, following its recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report.

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'Junior boarding and the importance of continuity'

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Junior School places top 15% in Maths competition
Giggleswick Junior School placed in the top 15% nationally in NSPCC Rocks - a times tables competition run by Times Tables Rock Stars.

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Giggleswick School launches bus service from York
Giggleswick School, one of the North’s leading independent day, boarding and flexi-boarding schools, has launched a bus service from York which will run weekly. This will enable pupils from the York area to return home once a week while taking advantage of all the opportunities boarding provides.

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See Giggleswick Junior School in our All-through Schools Guide.

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Full house for young writers
A full English class of pupils have been selected to have their short stories published in a new book.

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Pupils enjoy trip to Aysgarth Falls

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See Giggleswick Junior School in our Country Preps Focus
Find your perfect country prep school. Whether you're contemplating a move for your entire family or want to explore the education options within a daily minibus-ride of the capital, we can help.

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Giggleswick Prep School is
linked with:

Mill House Pre-school at Giggleswick School Settle

Giggleswick School Settle

Essentials

Address
Mill Hill Lane, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0DG

Contact
juniorschool@giggleswick.org.uk
01729 893100

Website
giggleswick.org.uk

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