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It has been a remarkable athletics season, with an incredible five new school records being broken by Dowdales students. These achievements are a testament to the hard work, determination and talent of our young athletes. Everyone at the school is immensely proud of their success. A huge congratulations goes to the following students for earning their […]

Students at Dowdales School had an exciting and inspiring rehearsal experience this week as Nicky Cox visited to work closely with performers preparing for the upcoming Playmaking Festival 2026. As part of Dowdales School’s long-standing partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nicky spent the day guiding students through scenes from this year’s production of The

Thanks to generous funding from EMI, we were delighted to offer students six days of exciting music workshops led by visiting Music Director Ben McQuigg from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Ben, a freelance Music Director with an impressive portfolio of productions, has worked on a variety of acclaimed projects, including West End performances of Percy Jackson

Following this year’s UK Mathematics Challenge, Dowdales School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of two students who produced exceptional performances and successfully qualified for the prestigious follow-on rounds of the competition.   Alfie Borgia has earned a place in the Pink Kangaroo, an impressive accomplishment that recognises high-performing students from across the country. The Pink

Congratulations to everyone in Team Dowdales for successfully completing this year’s Coniston to Barrow walk challenge!   This year marked another fantastic achievement for the team, with every single participant crossing the finish line after taking on the demanding route. We were also incredibly proud to be one of the biggest teams entered into the

Good luck to everyone taking part in the Coniston to Barrow tomorrow!   Your commitment, determination and team spirit already make us incredibly proud. Whether you are walking, running or supporting along the way, enjoy the experience and give it your very best.   I will be walking too and look forward to sharing the

Our Year 7 relay teams produced an outstanding display at the Barrow Schools Track Relays, delivering one of the most dominant performances seen at the event in recent years.   Competing against schools from across the area, our athletes showed exceptional determination, teamwork and talent throughout the evening. The relay squads were fantastic from start

Year 7 students recently returned from an unforgettable three-day residential trip to Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre, where they experienced adventure, teamwork and plenty of outdoor fun in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District.   For many students, this was their very first residential trip with the school, making the experience even more exciting.

This week, our Dance department had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic and engaging workshop led by Kelly, the Cumbria Outreach Co-ordinator from Lowry CAT. The session brought together our Year 10 GCSE dancers alongside our incoming Year 9 cohort, creating an exciting opportunity for collaboration, creativity and shared learning. We were also delighted to

The Year 11 rugby team finished their season in style, becoming Cumbria Schools champions with a dominant 50–4 victory in the county final at Craven Park.   It was a superb performance, with the boys playing their best rugby yet – showing outstanding pace, skill and teamwork to take control of the game from the