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Dowdales School

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Dowdales School

Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AH

Community school
Pupils
827
Ages
11-16
FSM
20.1%
Attainment 8
41.7
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.8%
Basics 9-5
26.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.0%
EBacc APS
3.41
EBacc 9-5
4.7%
EBacc 9-4
12.0%
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About Dowdales School

Dowdales School is a secondary school in Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. The school has around 827 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AH | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dowdales School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dowdales School

What is Dowdales School's Ofsted rating?
Dowdales School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Dowdales School's latest exam results?
Dowdales School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dowdales School located?
Dowdales School is a secondary school in Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness (LA15 8AH).
How many pupils attend Dowdales School?
Dowdales School has around 827 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dowdales School with other schools?
View Dowdales School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.