# Giggleswick School

> Giggleswick School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18, set on a 215-acre campus in Settle, North Yorkshire, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Founded in 1512, the school welcomes pupils from across the UK and internationally, with day places throughout and Full Boarding, 5-night Flexi Boarding and 3-night Flexi Boarding available from Year 4.

The school comprises Mill House Pre-school (ages 2–4), the Prep School, the Senior School and the Sixth Form. Around 44% of pupils board across the school's five boarding houses, and bespoke boarding arrangements can be agreed to suit individual families. The Headmaster is Sam Hart.

## About the School
- [Home](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/): Overview of Giggleswick School and its latest news and events
- [About Us](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us): Introduction to the school, its history and its community
- [Aims and Values](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/aims-and-values): The school's aims, values and educational philosophy
- [Head's Welcome](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/heads-welcome): A welcome from Sam Hart, Headmaster of Giggleswick School
- [Meet the Team](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/meet-the-team): The Senior Leadership Team, with biographies of senior staff
- [Our Governors](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/our-governors): The school's governing body
- [Reviews and Inspection Reports](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/reviews): Independent reviews, guide coverage and inspection reports
- [Contact Us](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/contact-us): Contact details, location and enquiry information

## Admissions
- [Apply Now](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now): How to join Giggleswick School — applications are welcome throughout the year for all year groups, subject to availability
- [Open Days](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/open-days): Upcoming open day dates and booking, which is required to attend
- [Arrange a Visit](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/arrange-a-visit): Book a personal visit or tour of the school
- [Register a Place](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/register-a-place): Registration form and admissions process for prospective pupils
- [Fees](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/fees): Current termly fees for day, Full Boarding, 5-night Flexi Boarding and 3-night Flexi Boarding places, plus Mill House Pre-school session fees
- [Scholarships](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/scholarships): From Year 7, Giggleswick School offers Academic, Music, Sport and Art Scholarships, together with means-tested bursaries, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
- [International Students](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/international-students): Information for international families — the school welcomes international pupils across all year groups, holds a student visa sponsor licence and provides English language (EAL) support at all proficiency levels
- [Forces Families](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/forces-families): Support and fee arrangements for Armed Forces and CEA families, with flexible mid-year admissions
- [Our Campus](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/our-campus): The school's 215-acre campus and facilities in Settle, North Yorkshire

## Our Schools
- [Our Schools](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools): Overview of the school's stages from Pre-school to Sixth Form
- [Mill House Pre-school](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/pre-school/welcome): Pre-school provision for children from age 2
- [Prep School](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/prep): Giggleswick Prep School for younger pupils, with boarding available from Year 4
- [Prep School Learning Support](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/prep/curriculum/learning-support): Learning support provision in the Prep School
- [Senior School](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/senior): The Senior School for pupils in Years 9 to 11
- [Senior School Curriculum](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/senior/curriculum): Subjects and curriculum structure in the Senior School
- [Senior School Learning Support](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/senior/learning-support): Learning support provision in the Senior School
- [Senior School Results](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/senior/results): GCSE results and academic outcomes
- [Sixth Form](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/sixth-form): The Sixth Form at Giggleswick School, offering A Levels, BTECs and the EPQ
- [Sixth Form Entry Requirements](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/sixth-form/entry-requirements): Entry requirements for Sixth Form study, including routes for international applicants
- [Sixth Form Curriculum](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/sixth-form/curriculum): A Level, BTEC and EPQ options and curriculum structure
- [Sixth Form Results](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/our-schools/sixth-form/results): A Level and BTEC results and leaver destinations

## Life at Gigg
- [Life at Gigg](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg): School life at Giggleswick — boarding, co-curriculum, wellbeing and more
- [Boarding](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/boarding): Full Boarding, 5-night Flexi Boarding and 3-night Flexi Boarding from Year 4, with flexible arrangements available on an individual basis
- [Boarding Houses](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/boarding/houses): The school's five boarding houses, each led by a resident Housemaster or Housemistress with resident tutors and matrons
- [Junior Boarding](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/boarding/junior-boarding): Junior boarding in Catteral House for pupils from Year 4
- [Boarding FAQ](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/boarding/faq): Frequently asked questions about boarding at Giggleswick School
- [Wellbeing](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/wellbeing): Pastoral care and wellbeing support for all pupils
- [Co-curriculum](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/co-curriculum): The school's co-curricular programme of activities beyond the classroom
- [Sport](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/co-curriculum/sport): Sport at Giggleswick School, including a particular strength in fell and cross-country running
- [Outdoor Education](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/co-curriculum/outdoor-education): Outdoor education in the surrounding Yorkshire Dales
- [Drama](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/co-curriculum/drama): Drama and theatre at the school
- [CCF](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/co-curriculum/ccf): The school's Combined Cadet Force
- [Latest News](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/latest-news): News and stories from around the school
- [Term Dates](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/term-dates): Term dates for the current and upcoming academic years
- [Transport and Bus Routes](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/life-at-gigg/transport-bus-routes): Daily school bus routes and the areas they serve

## Optional
- [Policies](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/policies): School policies and statutory documents
- [Employment Opportunities](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities): Current vacancies at Giggleswick School
- [Refer a Friend](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/apply-now/refer-a-friend): Referral scheme for current families
- [Senior Immersion Programme](https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/courses/senior-immersion-programme): Short-stay immersion programme for visiting pupils