November 2025

A group of students travelled to Stratford this week to watch the RSC’s production of The BFG — and what an unforgettable experience it was. Gather your chiddlers to see Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter. Tom Wells’ magical new adaptation is directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans. The production was […]

Our Year 9 students took part in a valuable and thought-provoking Personal Safety Day, engaging in six different sessions, each focusing on an important aspect of keeping themselves and others safe.   The sessions covered:• Smoking & Vaping• Sexual Health• County Lines• Mental Health• First Aid & CPR• Cyber Safety   Each workshop played a

On Wednesday 12th November our Headteacher, Ms Aubrey, had the pleasure of attending the Royal Shakespeare Company launch of their new curriculum. Dowdales school was in attendance due to the extensive work the school completes with the Royal Shakespeare Company as the Lead Associate School in Cumbria.   Headteacher Ms Aubrey, Assistant Headteacher Mrs Bettinson,

Dowdales School’s Design Technology department has been delighted to become the first school in the local area to receive funding from the Unite Barrow Manual Branch, enabling significant upgrades to equipment and resources across the department. This generous contribution has already made a meaningful impact on teaching and learning, helping to ensure that students have