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Giggleswick School
Independent school · North Yorkshire
| Address | Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0DE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 372 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01729893000 |
| Website | https://www.giggleswick.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Sat 29 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 12 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 to Sun 9 May 2027
Senior School dates used. Half terms run to Sunday 21:00 (boarders); lessons taken to restart Monday. Autumn half term begins after Singing & Speaking on Fri 16 Oct; summer half term begins Sat 29 May after Speech Day. Terms end 13:00. Prep School is the same except summer half term begins Fri 28 May 17:00. Mill House pre-school differs: autumn starts Mon 7 Sep with half term from Fri 23 Oct to Mon 2 Nov; summer starts Mon 12 Apr and ends Fri 23 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| UK pupil, Full boarding, Years 9–11 (per term) | £15,175.00 |
| UK pupil, Full boarding, Years 9–11 (per year, three terms) | £45,525.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Only one example figure is shown in the text from the fee calculator; full fee schedules (2026/27) are PDFs not included. Fees include VAT where applicable. Registration fee: Senior School 180, Prep School 150. Refundable deposits: UK day or 3-night boarding 1,075; UK 5-night or full boarding 2,025; international 2,025 (UK/EU resident parents) or 8,085 (outside UK/EU). Child Student Visa admin charge 335. Sibling remission 5% / 10%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 9, Year 12
Applications welcome all year with entry in all year groups subject to availability. Visit (open event or personal visit), register with form, fee and two recent school reports plus a school reference, sit entrance assessments and interview, usually a taster day, then accept the offer and pay the deposit.
- Entrance assessments (English, Maths)
- Interview with the Headmaster
- Taster day
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Daily return bus service (eight routes) | Levens via Kirkby Lonsdale, Grassington, Foulridge, Colne, Barnoldswick, Clitheroe, Bolton by Bowland, the Lune Valley, Menwith Hill, Blubberhouses, Gargrave |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.