As One. Aim High. Lead by Example.
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Welcome to Dowdales School
School Day and Term Dates
Parents and Carers
Join Us and Prospectus
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.
School Life
Here you will find essential day-to-day information including absence, parent/carer letters, term dates, clubs, lockers, lunch options and uniforms.
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 .
Latest News from Team Dowdales...
Dance students join the Birmingham Royal Ballet
Children in Need Students and Staff Bake Off
Remembrance 2023 – Lest We Forget
Course Advice morning at Myerscough College
IT & Media taster sessions at Furness College
Twilight Tales at Dowdales Library
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Contact us
- Dowdales School, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA15 8AH
- 01229 469800
- office@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk
School Opening Times
- Office hours: 8:15am - 4pm (39 hours)
- Morning registration: 8:50am
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End of the school day:
3:20pm (KS3) 3:25pm (KS4)