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Dowdales School

Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AH

Community school for ages 11–16 in Dalton-in-Furness. Mixed intake.

Dowdales School is a non-selective community secondary school in Dalton-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection (2019), so the grade is dated.

The school gives its values as "As One. Aim High. Lead by Example." It describes itself as a proud, thriving community where teamwork and collaboration are part of everyday life, with pupils studying a Year 7 to Year 11 curriculum and receiving careers and post-16 guidance.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary
827 pupils · On roll
Community school · Mixed

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Secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Westmorland and Furness’s deadlines and how to apply →