SecondaryData as of May 2026

Dallam School

Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Cumbria.

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Pupils

878

Ages

11-18

FSM

14.1%

Attainment 8

44.1

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

44.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

14.3%

Basics 9-5

34.6%

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

26.3%

EBacc APS

3.73

EBacc 9-5

8.4%

EBacc 9-4

14.0%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

31.91

A*-A Grades

19.5%

A*-B Grades

46.0%

AAB+ %

13.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 58 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Dallam School

Dallam School is a secondary school in Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 111 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 878 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Haverflatts Lane, Cumbria, LA7 7DD | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
May 2023 — Requires improvement
Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dallam School

What is Dallam School's Ofsted rating?

Dallam School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Dallam School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 111 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Dallam School.

What are Dallam School's latest exam results?

Dallam School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Dallam School located?

Dallam School is a secondary school in Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness (LA7 7DD).

How many pupils attend Dallam School?

Dallam School has around 878 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Dallam School with other schools?

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