Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bond Lane, Settle, BD24 9BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Settle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 181st of 232 primary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 15 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils are happy to be part of this welcoming and friendly school community. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care and support their children receive. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and kind. Pupils learn how to recognise and express their feelings. They know that staff will listen and help if they are feeling sad. As one pupil said, 'All the grown-ups at this school care.' Pupils respond very well to the high expectations that staff have of them. They behave very well in lessons and at breaktimes. Pupils are keen to learn. They engage well and are attentive in lessons. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils with SEND receive effective support. Pupils are kind to each other. Younger children enjoy seeing their older buddies who help them at lunchtime. Bullying is exceptionally rare. Adults are vigilant and act quickly to resolve issues before they become serious. Leaders have provided an ambitious and interesting curriculum. Local charities and organisations help to provide enrichment activities. For example, pupils take part in environmental workshops linked to topics such as the stone and iron ages. Pupils have great fun learning in the outdoor environment. They have won national awards for their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) projects.
What the school should improve
- In some areas, the early years curriculum does not provide a clear enough structure of learning and language development. Children are not as well prepared as they could be for future learning. Leaders should identify the key knowledge and vocabulary that children in the early years need for successful future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
188 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggleswick Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
| Austwick Church of England VA Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Hellifield Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Roberts
- Phone
- 01729822019
- Address
- Bond Lane, Settle, BD24 9BW
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121587
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.