Settle College is a mainstream secondary school in Settle, North Yorkshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 117 of its 561 pupils (20.9%) were getting SEN support and 19 (3.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 561 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in North Yorkshire.
20.9% get SEN support
117 of 561 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.4% have an EHC plan
19 of 561 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health51
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia31
- Moderate learning difficulty23
- Speech, language and communication21
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 561 (places for 694)
- Headteacher
- Mr Gareth Whitaker (Executive Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 17.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 121689
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North Yorkshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2015; standards maintained (November 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0AU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Stonegate School Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 11 miles
- Cedar House School Independent · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 11 miles
- The Skipton Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 13 miles
- Barrowford School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 16 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Giggleswick Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.3%, EHC plans 1.3% 0.2 miles
- Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.4 miles
- Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.1%, EHC plans 0% 3.8 miles
All mainstream schools in North Yorkshire SEND schools in North Yorkshire
Questions about Settle College
How many pupils at Settle College have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 117 of the 561 pupils (20.9%) were getting SEN support and 19 (3.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Settle College?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (51 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (31 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (23 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Settle College?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Settle College?
Through North Yorkshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Settle College?
You can ask for Settle College to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Settle College have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Skipton Academy, about 13 miles away.
Where is Settle College?
Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0AU, in North Yorkshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.