The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Ann-Marie Ellis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Morton-on-Swale, Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9QW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Dales School's Ofsted rating?
The Dales School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Dales School?
The Dales School currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Dales School take?
The Dales School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is The Dales School?
The Dales School is in Northallerton, DL7 9QW, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Dales School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Dales School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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