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Dallam School

Academy converter · Cumbria · LA7 7DD

Ages 11–18 · 761 pupils · Westmorland and Furness

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

43.7

Overall absence

10.1%

Admissions demand

0.87 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.43
−20+2
Attainment 843.7
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+63%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.0%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
7.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
862

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.87 · Often has places

1st preferences

103

Places offered

118

1st-preference offers

103

Total preferences (any rank)
357
Preferred offers (top 3)
118
Applications from outside LA
240
Offers to outside-LA applicants
73
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill66%

761 pupils · 1,150 places

Pupils on roll
761
Boys / girls
405 / 356
School capacity
1,150
Capacity fill
761 / 1,150 (66%)
Free school meals
15%
FSM pupils
100
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Steven Henneberry

Location

Address
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe
Postcode
LA7 7DD
Town
Cumbria
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
District
Westmorland and Furness
Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness, 761 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15%.

Open schools in Cumbria
3
Secondary schools in Cumbria
1
Academies among open schools in Cumbria
33% (1)
Open schools in LA7
4
Secondary in LA7
1
Open schools in Westmorland and Furness LA
161
Secondary in Westmorland and Furness LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CumbriaNear LA7

  • Milnthorpe Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Milnthorpe · LA7 7QF · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.2 miles away

  • Beetham CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Milnthorpe · LA7 7AS · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 2–11

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM2.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • Storth CofE School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Milnthorpe · LA7 7JA · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 2–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM11.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Holme Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Carnforth · LA6 1QA · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM4.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

  • Levens CofE School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Kendal · LA8 8PU · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM6.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

  • SwitchED2

    Other independent special school

    Cumbria · LA11 6RG · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 9–18

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steven Henneberry
Telephone
01539565165
Website
http://www.dallamschool.co.uk

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