Dowdales School
Community school
Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AH
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 29% in England
14 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
877
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
9.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 44.1 | 41.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 36% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 39% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.40 | -0.29 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Chetwynde School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Furness Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · 4.2 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
- Walney Academy · 4.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- Millom School · 5.1 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
The neighbourhood
Dowdales School is in Askam & Dalton North (typical home £200,000, crime low).
What is Dowdales School's Ofsted rating?
Dowdales School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Dowdales School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dowdales School is in the bottom 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.