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Dallam School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Steven Henneberry

corporate_fareSOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onCumbria, LA7 7DD

language Visit Website phone 1539565165

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,048

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Attainment 8

44.1

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Westmorland and Furness

#1,917 of 3,216 nationally

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Dallam School is a Academy converter secondary school in Cumbria, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Dallam School is an academy converter in Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 878 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing the school #11 in Westmorland and Furness and #1,917 of 3,216 nationally. 34.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 46.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 9.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

34.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.0%

Entering EBacc26.30%

EBacc APS3.73

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24.60%

EBacc APS3.75

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.13

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.24

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.7%

Achieving A*–A19.5%

Achieving A*–B46.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate86.3%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate95.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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24 May 2023

Inspection Report

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13 December 2017

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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02 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-05-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-12-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-04-30

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-01-27

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

11.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.2%(46 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 878 pupils. During this period, there were 98 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	878	98	11.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	879	72	8.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	981	61	6.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	988	100	10.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	995	119	12.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,048	66	6.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,048	85	8.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,059	53	5.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,055	57	5.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,072	42	3.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,082	38	3.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,086	10	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,087	6	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,081	14	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,063	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,063	11	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,074	12	1.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,014	1	0.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,024	17	1.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,024	23	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	963	26	2.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	966	56	5.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	972	61	6.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	951	44	4.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	952	18	1.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	956	16	1.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree33%

agree41%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree22%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree37%

agree34%

disagree11%

strongly disagree16%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree41%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree40%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no32%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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