How many pupils does Dallam School have?

Dallam School has 878 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dallam School's Ofsted rating?

Dallam School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2023).

How does Dallam School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dallam School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 in 2025/26.

Is Dallam School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dallam School is part of SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Dallam School?

Dallam School is located at Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, LA7 7DD.

Dallam School

Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, LA7 7DD

Requires Improvement

Inspected 24 May 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

44.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

878

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Dallam School

Dallam School is an academy converter in Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 878 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 (2025/26). 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 878 / 1,150 (76%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.2%

Free school meals

4.6%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

12.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.1

Attainment 8

161 pupils

37.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

60.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

22 students

13.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

56%

To higher education

23%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.7%

Overall absence

25.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

48.62

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.0 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

15.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£55,922

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£12,740 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

4% rate

↑ +2 vs 2023/24

7.74

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,884

Spend per pupil

£9,893

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, LA7 7DD
Phone: 01539565165
Headteacher: Steven Henneberry
Website: http://www.dallamschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dallam School?: Dallam School is an academy converter in Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Dallam School have?: Dallam School has 878 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dallam School's Ofsted rating?: Dallam School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2023).
How does Dallam School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dallam School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.1 in 2025/26.
Is Dallam School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dallam School is part of SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Dallam School?: Dallam School is located at Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, LA7 7DD.

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