Settlebeck School, based in Sedbergh, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Settlebeck School currently has around 203 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 9 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 28% who stay in school sixth forms and 59% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Long Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AL |
| Website: | http://settlebeck.org |
| Telephone: | 01539620383 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Campbell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137269 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 203 |
| Number of Boys: | 104 |
| Number of Girls: | 99 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.60% | 192 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbergh Primary School Long Lane , LA10 5AL | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlebeck High School Long Lane , LA10 5AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Settlebeck School Long Lane , LA10 5AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbergh Junior School Danson House , Loftus Hill LA10 5RX | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedbergh School Station Road , LA10 5RY | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.