Dallam School
URN: 137205 • Cumbria LA7 7DD
Overview
- Name
- Dallam School
- URN
- 137205
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Henneberry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539565165
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Haverflatts Lane, Cumbria LA7 7DD
Summary
Dallam School is a mixed secondary academy located in Milnthorpe, Cumbria, with a current enrolment of 878 students and a capacity of 1,150. The school aims to provide a supportive and challenging environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Dallam promotes a culture of kindness, courage, and hard work, ensuring that each student is seen and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Dallam is designed to foster creativity and confidence, preparing students for their future paths. The school offers a comprehensive sixth form and state boarding options, enriching the educational experience and providing additional support for students as they transition to higher education or vocational pathways.
Dallam School is committed to building a strong community where every student belongs and contributes. The school hosts various events and initiatives to engage parents and families, reinforcing the partnership between home and school in supporting student success. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Dallam is designed to foster creativity and confidence, preparing students for their future paths. The school offers a comprehensive sixth form and state boarding options, enriching the educational experience and providing additional support for students as they transition to higher education or vocational pathways.
Dallam School is committed to building a strong community where every student belongs and contributes. The school hosts various events and initiatives to engage parents and families, reinforcing the partnership between home and school in supporting student success. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 08/10/2025 Senior Student Leadership Team 2025-26 Read more (sen)
- 14/07/2025 Year 12 Business students impress with investment analysis presentations Read more (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- View calendar (calendar)
- News and events News and events News (calendar)
- News and events (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- View our prospectus (download)
- Admissions and visits (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Whitehaven Academy (37.7)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 878
- Boys
- 469
- Girls
- 409
- FSM %
- 14.10
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 878 | 469 | 409 | 1150 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 988 | 517 | 471 | 1150 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1072 | 515 | 557 | 1150 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1072 | 515 | 557 | 1150 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1087 | 507 | 580 | 1050 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1063 | 486 | 577 | 1050 | 8.30 |
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