Dowdales School


Dowdales School which was founded 1928, is a community, comprehensive school in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria for anyone, in the age range 11–16. There are approximately 826 pupils on roll.
The school was originally based on the former Ashburner House, which is still a part of the school. The name of Dowdales derives from the adjacent field known as Peter Dowdales' Field.
On 28 August 2010, the Dowdales Year 7 Rugby Team defeated Temple Moor at Wembley, to Win the Carnegie Schools Trophy.
As of 2026 the school is an RSC Lead Associate School.

Inspections

, the school's most recent inspection by Ofsted was in February 2025; it found that the school had taken "effective action to maintain a good standard".

Notable alumni