SecondaryData as of May 2026

Dowdales School

Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AH

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	43.6	46.4
2023/24	44.1	46.4
2024/25	41.7	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.40	0.00
2023/24	-0.29	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Chetwynde School

3.29 km away · Free schools

Good

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

3.45 km away · Academy converter

Good

South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service

4.6 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

Furness Academy

5.04 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Moorfield Learning Centre

5.34 km away · Other independent school

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 117 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. The school has around 827 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Dowdales School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 117 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Dowdales School.

What are Dowdales School's latest exam results?

Dowdales School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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