Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School
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Giggleswick School Settle, North Yorkshire Visit
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Giggleswick School
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335 pupils, ages 11-18
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Day and Boarding

Giggleswick School

This school in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales is one to watch. Numbers are growing and families far and wide are taking note of its unique offering – a nurturing setting that celebrates the individual and has some of the UK’s best outdoor pursuits on its doorstep. It’s no wonder it’s seeing both a drift from local schools and an interest from parents further afield. Giggleswick’s #throwyourselfin campaign really sums up the ‘let’s go for it’ spirit which is seen everywhere from the classroom to the sports field. Located on the edge of Giggl...
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  • Pupil-Led Initiative at Giggleswick School Raises Nearly £1,000 for Charity

    Giggleswick School pupils race ultra-marathon runner in a 55k 'Gigg to Gigg' challenge.
    Pupil-Led Initiative at Giggleswick School Raises Nearly £1,000 for Charity
  • Giggleswick School Celebrates GCSE Success as Top Grades Surge by 13%

    Year 11 pupils at Giggleswick are celebrating an impressive set of GCSE results today. The proportion of pupils achieving grades 7-9 has risen to 43.5%, marking a significant 13% increase from 2023.
    Giggleswick School Celebrates GCSE Success as Top Grades Surge by 13%
  • Giggleswick School Pupils Celebrate A Level Success with Outstanding Results and Diverse Future Pathways

    Year 13 pupils today are celebrating A level and BTEC success and are following their chosen path as they move on to a wide variety of exciting futures. We're delighted to share that our A*-A equivalent results have increased by 9% to 44%, and A*-C equivalent by 6% to 89%.
    Giggleswick School Pupils Celebrate A Level Success with Outstanding Results and Diverse Future Pathways
  • Giggleswick School stands by its decision to absorb VAT following the Chancellor’s announcement

    One of the UK’s oldest boarding schools has confirmed it will stand by its commitment to current and future families to absorb the cost of VAT.
    Giggleswick School stands by its decision to absorb VAT following the Chancellor’s announcement
  • Giggleswick School vows not to increase fees amidst Labour's VAT policy

    One of the UK’s oldest boarding schools has announced its decision not to increase its fees should the Labour Party come into power later this year.
    Giggleswick School vows not to increase fees amidst Labour's VAT policy
  • 10 Questions with Sam Hart, head of Giggleswick School

    10 Questions with Sam Hart, head of Giggleswick School
  • Join our Virtual Introduction to Boarding in Year 7

    Join our Virtual Introduction to Boarding in Year 7
  • Giggleswick School Teacher wins Britain’s Most Brutal Endurance Race

    Giggleswick School Teacher wins Britain’s Most Brutal Endurance Race
  • The 'Gaggle': A school adventure in the Yorkshire Dales

    Students and staff embarked yesterday on a memorable event known as the 'Gaggle.' This cherished tradition saw participants choosing from four routes that wind through the picturesque landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Each route offered its own unique experience, catering to different interests and abilities.
    The 'Gaggle': A school adventure in the Yorkshire Dales
  • Giggleswick School announces three new academic appointments

    Giggleswick is delighted to announce three new academic appointments, joining the team for the new 2023-24 academic year.
    Giggleswick School announces three new academic appointments
  • 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.
    Giggleswick School graded 'EXCELLENT' in all areas
  • RSC Schools' Analyst Competition

    Year 12 Chemistry students participated in the national Schools Analyst Competition run by the Royal Society For Chemistry which incorporated a number of tasks over 4 hours.
    RSC Schools' Analyst Competition
  • Chemistry Olympiad success

    Chemistry Olympiad success
  • Giggleswick is a Microsoft Showcase School

    Giggleswick is a Microsoft Showcase School
  • Students win National Minecraft Education Competition

    Students win National Minecraft Education Competition
  • Community effort ensures successful English Schools Fell Running Championships 2022

    Community effort ensures successful English Schools Fell Running Championships 2022
  • 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.
    Giggleswick School launches bus service from York
  • See Giggleswick School in our All-through Schools Guide.

    See Giggleswick School in our All-through Schools Guide.
  • See Giggleswick School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.

    See Giggleswick School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.
  • Wellbeing at the heart of academic achievement at Giggleswick School

    How we look after our pupils at Giggleswick is equally important as academic achievement.
    Wellbeing at the heart of academic achievement at Giggleswick School

Essentials

Address
Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0DE

Contact
enquiries@giggleswick.org.uk
01729 893000

Website
giggleswick.org.uk

ISI Report

Fees

Term Dates


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

Open Day
12 October 2024
Sixth Form Open Evening
06 November 2024
Giggleswick in Action Open Event
17 May 2025


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