As One. Aim High. Lead by Example.

OPEN WEEK – Monday 6th to Friday 10th October 2025

If you would like to book in for a tour of the school please call us on 01229 469800

Welcome to Dowdales School

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Our values and ethos

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves. Thank you for being part of our close knit community. If you wish to know anything more about our school please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Ms EJ Aubrey, Headteacher

Team Dowdales

Teamwork is an important aspect of everyday life at Dowdales. Collaborating effectively to achieve common goals whilst being committed, skilled and mutually responsible is key to our success.

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School Life

Here you will find essential day-to-day information including absence, parent/carer letters, term dates, clubs, lockers, lunch options and uniforms.

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Academic Life

See what our students currently study in each subject from Year 7 to 11 as well as Careers and Post 16 provision, Inclusion and SEND .

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Latest News from Team Dowdales...

Year 7 Carol Concert

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Christmas at Dowdales

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Students Enjoy a Fantastic Five Day Languages Trip to Munich

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Students Experience the Magic of Dance with Birmingham Royal Ballet

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Bringing the Coast to the Classroom: Year 11 Master Mussels

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Christmas Hamper Bingo

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Proud to be Dowdales

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Vacancies

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DASH

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Governors

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The best thing about Dowdales is...

PoppyHead Girl 2024
My time at Dowdales was a hugely positive experience. The opportunities I was given and the support from all the teachers and staff both academically and personally helped me to grow and achieve my potential not only as a Dowdalian but as a person. I know that my memories and experiences from Dowdales will help shape my future in the most positive way.
RhysHead Boy 2024
Dowdales will always hold a special place in my heart. I am extremely grateful for all the support I received from my teachers, especially the PE department, who helped me excel in sport. I really enjoyed my time at Dowdales. I won’t ever be able to replace the memories I hold of Dowdales and all it’s staff. I am, and will always be, a proud Dowdalian.
LeoCurrent Student
The best thing about Dowdales is that everybody treats you equally and as good as each other. Staff and students are very friendly. The teachers are amazing and make the school an amazing place to be in.
RuarieCurrent Student
The best thing about Dowdales is how friendly everybody is. The teachers are really helpful and kind. It is very different from Primary School but I really enjoy all the different lessons and the subjects we study. I have found moving to Dowdales easy because of all the visits and transition activities I did in Year 5 and 6.
LeahCurrent Student
The best thing about Dowdales is the wide variety of extra-curricular clubs available and the range. There is dance , coding, mountain biking and many more. There is a club for every interest.
Year 9 Parent
My son loves being part of the Dowdales Community every day and loves being a Dowdalian. The amazing staff help him reach his full potential and are preparing him well for the next stage of his education.
PatrickFormer Deputy Boy
Dowdales School enabled me to realise and study my passion for the performing arts. With great teaching and friendships, I was able to come out of my shell and grow into the person that I am.
Year 9 Parent
My child has been fully supported in every way since joining Dowdales. She is thriving academically and all the extra-curricular activities she has been involved in have developed her confidence. My child loves school thanks to the enthusiastic and positive staff team.
Year 11 Parent
Dowdales has transformed my child in every way possible. The dedication of the performing arts team, the pastoral support and the warm and welcoming ethos of the school has supported her to become more confident whilst ensuring academic progress. I would recommend Dowdales to any parent, who like me, wants the very best education with a warm and caring approach ensuring that your child is happy and safe.

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School Opening Times

  • Office hours: 8:15am - 4pm (39 hours)
  • Morning registration: 8:50am
  • End of the school day:
    3:20pm (KS3) 3:25pm (KS4)

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Open Evening

Wednesday 2nd October​

We would like to welcome you all to our Open Evening on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 from 6pm.


Open Week commences Monday 7th October.

To book a tour of the school contact us on 01229 469800.

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Current Vacancies

Deputy Team Leader of Science

 

Teacher of Mathematics – TLR

 

Website and Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)

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We finish school


1:10pm on Tuesday 19th December



We wish you all a very merry Christmas and look forward to welcoming students back on



Wednesday 3rd January 2024

School Information

Our final day of the school term is Friday 19th July when students finish school at 12.30pm.

We hope you enjoy your summer break and look forward to welcoming back all our students on Wednesday 4th September 2024.

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