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The Dales School

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The Dales School

Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton, DL7 9QW

Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2019

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

Academic picture

A headline school result is not available here. Check the detailed results and the school's own published information.

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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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RWM Combined
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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
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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.

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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
4.5 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
4.61 km away · Pupil referral unit
Requires improvement
Bedale High School
7.55 km away · Community school
Requires improvement
Mowbray Academy
7.98 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Breckenbrough School
10.55 km away · Non-maintained special school
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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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