March 2026

Spring 2026 As we come to the end of another successful term, I would like to congratulate all of our students on their hard work, commitment and achievements. It has been wonderful to see so many striving to do their very best. Well done and congratulations to all of our Achievers of the Term. Thank you to […]

Rotary Young Chef District Final Two talented students from Dowdales proudly represented the school at the Rotary Young Chef District Final – and what a fantastic achievement it turned out to be. The competition brought together 15 finalists from nine schools across Rotary District 1190, covering Cumbria and Lancashire. With over 100 contestants initially entering, reaching

Dowdales Dance students recently took to the stage at The Brewery Arts Centre as part of the venue’s regional Dance Platform, delivering a powerful and thought-provoking evening of performance. Two groups represented the school: Dowdales Youth Dance and Boys Dance, each presenting original work that combined creativity, technical skill, and meaningful themes. Dowdales Youth Dance continued developing

Huge congratulations to both our Year 7 and Year 8 netball teams for their outstanding performances at the Furness Schools Netball Championships. Our Year 7 team delivered an exceptional display throughout the tournament, remaining undefeated in every match they played. Their determination, teamwork, and skill saw them secure victory and be crowned Furness Schools champions –

We are celebrating a remarkable achievement as three Year 8 students have been selected to join the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Youth Advisory Board.    The highly competitive national programme saw students from across the country submit either a written, voice or video application outlining their passion for Shakespeare and the arts and their ideas