Dowdales School
URN: 112383 • Dalton-in-Furness LA15 8AH
Overview
- Name
- Dowdales School
- URN
- 112383
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 73.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Aubrey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229469800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- , Dalton-in-Furness LA15 8AH
Summary
Dowdales School is a mixed community secondary school located in Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, with a current enrolment of 827 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where students are encouraged to aim high and lead by example. The ethos of the school emphasizes teamwork and mutual respect, creating a close-knit community that values the contributions of each individual.
The curriculum at Dowdales covers a broad range of subjects for students from Year 7 to Year 11, alongside robust provisions for careers and post-16 education. The school is committed to inclusivity and provides tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Additionally, a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports and the performing arts, are available to enhance students' educational experiences and personal development.
Parents and carers are actively engaged in the school community, with opportunities for involvement through events and communications. Dowdales School aims to ensure that every student thrives academically and personally, preparing them effectively for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Dowdales covers a broad range of subjects for students from Year 7 to Year 11, alongside robust provisions for careers and post-16 education. The school is committed to inclusivity and provides tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Additionally, a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports and the performing arts, are available to enhance students' educational experiences and personal development.
Parents and carers are actively engaged in the school community, with opportunities for involvement through events and communications. Dowdales School aims to ensure that every student thrives academically and personally, preparing them effectively for their future educational journeys.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ulverston Victoria High School (80.8)
- John Ruskin School (74.2)
- The Lakes School (70.2)
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (66.2)
- Ullswater Community College (64.4)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 827
- Boys
- 414
- Girls
- 413
- FSM %
- 20.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 827 | 414 | 413 | 1050 | 20.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 792 | 395 | 397 | 1050 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 819 | 381 | 438 | 1050 | 12.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 819 | 381 | 438 | 1050 | 12.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 887 | 414 | 473 | 1050 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 959 | 474 | 485 | 1050 | 6.60 |
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