Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Dales School

Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton, DL7 9QW

A Good-rated special school in Northallerton.

Community special school

Pupils

Ages

2-19

FSM

27.3%

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

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Maths

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RWM Combined

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Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

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9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

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About The Dales School

The Dales School is a secondary school in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 71% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 74 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton, DL7 9QW | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near The Dales School

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Frequently asked questions about The Dales School

What is The Dales School's Ofsted rating?

The Dales School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about The Dales School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 71% of parents would recommend The Dales School.

Where is The Dales School located?

The Dales School is a secondary school in Northallerton, North Yorkshire (DL7 9QW).

How many pupils attend The Dales School?

The Dales School has around 74 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Dales School with other schools?

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