The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 878
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steven Henneberry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, Cumbria, LA7 7DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Dallam School a selective school?
No. Dallam School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dallam School's Ofsted rating?
Dallam School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dallam School?
Dallam School currently has 878 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dallam School take?
Dallam School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dallam School?
Dallam School is in Cumbria, LA7 7DD, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dallam School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dallam School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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