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Dallam School
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, Cumbria, LA7 7DD, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.3 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
878
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, the school performs in the top 60% nationally, although only 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% recommending the school, but it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. The school has limited data on EBacc entry and university progression, with 56% of students moving on to higher education, including 23% to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (111 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
82%
My child is happy
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
77%
Behaviour is good
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School supports development
72%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.22870, -2.76851 · LA7 7DD
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN137205
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dallamschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dallam School rated by Ofsted?
Dallam School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2023.
Is Dallam School a good school?
Dallam School scores 6.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dallam School?
Based on 111 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dallam School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dallam School in GCSEs?
Dallam School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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