Dowdales School

Dowdales School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 7% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £131,370. Over a 12 month period, 285 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

7%

Mathematics

10%

> Entries

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176

English Language

5%

English Literature

11%

Physics

14%

Chemistry

21%

Biology

17%

Science: Double Award

11%

Geography

16%

Computer Studies Computing

17%

History

12%

Dance

0%

Drama and Theatre Studies

20%

Business Studies: Single

5%

French

14%

German

17%

Design and Technology

23%

Art and Design

31%

DandT Food Technology

10%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

285

Anti-social behaviour

20

Violence and sexual offences

143

Vehicle crime

7

Shoplifting

7

Burglary

5

Criminal damage and arson

45

Public order

24

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

10

Drugs

7

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

6

Possession of weapons

7

Headteacher: Miss Emma Aubrey

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness

Telephone: 1229469800

Website: www.dowdalesschool.co.uk

Address: null, null, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AH

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