Dowdales School
Dowdales School is a secondary located in Westmorland and Furness, LA15 8AH. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 792 pupils on roll.
Dowdales School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1050
Number of Pupils: 792
Number of Boys: 395
Number of Girls: 397
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 18.1
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-12
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-09-10
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dowdales School
What is the Ofsted rating of Dowdales School?
Dowdales School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Dowdales School admit?
Dowdales School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Dowdales School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Dowdales School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Dowdales School?
Dowdales School is a community school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Dowdales School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Dowdales School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Dowdales School?
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