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Schools in Dalton-in-Furness

A town in Westmorland and Furness

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 1,345 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Dalton-in-Furness at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Dalton-in-Furness's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Better than England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 74%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Below England

    Attainment 8: 41.1 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Needs attention

    Persistent absence: 22%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries54 primary · 1 secondary
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 74%. England 62%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 35%. England 46%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 15%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 22%. England 18%. Lower is better.Worse than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Dalton-in-Furness

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Dalton-in-Furness primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Dalton-in-Furness

4 state schools in Dalton-in-Furness, best first

George Romney Junior School

Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8SE · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

Ready for secondary school80%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 8
Pupils
75
View school George Romney Junior School

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness

Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8LB · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

14 first choices, 15 offers made

Ready for secondary school78%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
101
View school Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness
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Top Secondary Schools in Dalton-in-Furness

1 state schools in Dalton-in-Furness, best first

Dowdales School

Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

153 first choices, 160 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 18
Pupils
877
View school Dowdales School
The map

Every school in Dalton-in-Furness, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School, GoodGeorge Romney Junior School, OutstandingDowdales School, GoodDalton St Mary's CofE Primary School, GoodOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness, Expected standard or better
  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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Dalton-in-Furness vs England

How good are Dalton-in-Furness's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Dalton-in-Furness

Dalton-in-FurnessEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    74%

    England 62%

    Better than England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    35%

    England 46%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Dalton-in-Furness in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
74% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
35% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Dalton-in-Furness has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 15% fewer pupils than in 2018, though numbers have risen since 2025.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Dalton-in-Furness's state schools each January.

Down 15% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Dalton-in-Furness15%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

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How many schools are in Dalton-in-Furness?

Dalton-in-Furness has 5 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Dalton-in-Furness?

The highest-ranked schools in Dalton-in-Furness on Eduscope are George Romney Junior School, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness, Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Dalton-in-Furness are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Dalton-in-Furness hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Dalton-in-Furness, 74% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Dalton-in-Furness?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Dalton-in-Furness is 18.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Dalton-in-Furness schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Dalton-in-Furness is 22.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Dalton-in-Furness?

There are 1,345 pupils enrolled across schools in Dalton-in-Furness, with 468 in primary and 877 in secondary. 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Dalton-in-Furness?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Dalton-in-Furness by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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