Settle College

About Settle College

If you're considering Settle College, the first thing you'll want to know is what other parents think. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 77% of the 128 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a solid majority, though it leaves nearly a quarter who wouldn't. The picture is nuanced: 85% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 93% felt their child is safe. However, when it comes to how the school handles concerns, only 59% agreed or strongly agreed they are dealt with properly, with 18% disagreeing. On behaviour, 76% felt the school ensures good conduct, while 21% disagreed. The school is also oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 152 applications for 99 places, a ratio of 1.54 applicants per place, with 84 first-preference offers made. This suggests it's a popular choice locally, but the parent feedback shows there are areas where the school could improve.

Academically, Settle College is a broadly average performer. Its Progress 8 score for 2023/24 was -0.05, which is slightly below the national average of 0 and below the North Yorkshire local authority average of 0.07. This places it 22nd out of 39 secondary schools in the county. The Attainment 8 score was 42.4, and 60.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though only 25.6% achieved a grade 5 or above. The school's EBacc entry rate was 50.4%, with 22.4% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the picture is more positive: the average A-level grade was a C, with a points per entry score of 31.47, and the value added score was 0.02, which is in line with expectations. Ofsted rated the school Good overall in its most recent graded inspection in 2015, and an ungraded inspection in November 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, both rated Good.

The school has a range of facilities that support a broad education, including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, music rooms, and art studios. Sports on offer include rowing, hockey, and rugby, while clubs range from drama and debate to Model UN and choir. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a wide spectrum, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is mixed: 61% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, but 35% disagreed. With 586 pupils on roll against a capacity of 694, the school is not at full capacity, and 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average. Settle College is a good fit for families looking for a secondary school with a strong sixth form and a wide range of extracurricular activities, but it's worth noting the mixed parent feedback on SEND support and concerns handling.

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