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Dowdales School

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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
B

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Dowdales School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 797 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Within the school, the history department has a long history. We have a solid group of knowledgeable history instructors who work in a variety of history classrooms. In order to improve student learning, the department also takes use of the school's learning resource centre and ICT resources. Our curriculum is created to represent our fundamental conviction that students should "Learn from the Past, Live in the Present, and Plan for the Future." To make history relevant to the world in which we live, we want all of our students to enjoy, succeed, and develop a variety of transferrable skills in the history classroom. Call us at 01229 469800 or send an email to [email protected] for more details about studying history at Dowdales. Click here to view the history lessons for Years 7, 8, and 9. Click here to view the Year 10 and Year 11 history curriculum materials.
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.48 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 31.93% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 46.22% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 34% 17% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 9.48% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 19% 12.22% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 3.9 2.95 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 86.71% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 213 107 140
Pupils staying in education 75% 74.67% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 69% 40.1% 34.04%
School sixth forms 5% 28.76% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.62% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 5.14% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 12% 7.86% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 8% 4.43% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.04 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 39% 3 29.5% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 5 46.04% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 33% 17.25% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 3 8.63% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 21% 6 12.42% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.06 3.09 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 97.84% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 207 104 134
Pupils staying in education 75% 87.47% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 67% 43.89% 33.35%
School sixth forms 7% 28.84% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.16% 8.49%
Other education destinations SP 14.68% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 17% 8.11% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.42% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.12 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 36% 9 31.17% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 2 47.87% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 19% 20.22% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 5 10.43% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 15% 1 14.39% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 3.99 2.97 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 80.47% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 210 110 140
Pupils staying in education 74% 66.11% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 66% 34.16% 28.39%
School sixth forms 8% 31.16% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0.05% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 0.16% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 18% 7.16% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.89% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.13 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 30.61% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 48.65% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 19% 21.83% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 14.13% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 15.78% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 85.83% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 209 120 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 45.22% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 47% 35.78% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 30.78% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 32% 6.67% 9%
Other education destinations - 0.28% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 22% 10.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.39% 2.47%
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Holidays & terms
Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2023 To 2nd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 15th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2024 To 3rd Sep 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 6th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 19th Dec 2023
Spring Term 3rd Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 16th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 21st Jul 2024
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Pupils achieve well in subjects including science, English, mathematics, citizenship, humanities, and modern foreign languages.

Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND are making stronger progress than previously in key stage 4 and good progress in key stage 3.

Boys' achievement has significantly improved since last year and in some subjects, boys now outperform girls. However, the engagement and progress of boys across the curriculum remain inconsistent.

Pupils behave well. Attendance has improved since the inspection in January, but there is still work to do, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.

There is a good level of challenge for pupils with high prior attainment in the vast majority of lessons. Leaders and governors invest heavily in the curriculum. Pupils benefit from Dowdales being a lead associate school for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the North North West Mathematics Hub.

The affiliation with the Royal Shakespeare Company allows pupils to participate in workshops and performances, while the school's partnership with the North North West Mathematics Hub enables advanced mathematics teaching and support for teachers.

Strategies for improving engagement and progress of boys are not explicitly mentioned in the text.

The school is described as proud, thriving, and ambitious. Leaders aim high and lead by example. The improved quality of teaching has led to improved pupil achievement.

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