The Dales School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
74
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/03/2025)
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93%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
5.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
52.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
5.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
19.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Morton-on-Swale
Northallerton
DL7 9QW
01609772932

School Description

Positive relationships between pupils and staff ensure pupils are safe, well cared for and happy. Pupils settle quickly and engage well with staff. Staff provide nurture and support. Pupils confidently approach staff for help and communicate their needs. The school sets high expectations and is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils experience a highly personalised curriculum. They get the support they need from dedicated staff. A ‘can-do’ attitude develops pupils’ resilience and perseverance, preparing them for life in and beyond school. Well-established routines support pupils throughout the school day and in lessons. Adults provide gentle encouragement and offer choices to support pupils in moving on quickly. Pupils achieve well. Pupils are comfortable and familiar with the well-designed environment. The wide range of provision areas provide sensory and movement opportunities. Pupils manage their feelings well. They are ready to learn. Throughout the school day, pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and engage fully in all aspects of school life. Pupils know about eating healthily and the importance of regular exercise. Enrichment opportunities such as visits and wider experiences through the ‘suitcase for life’ enhance learning. Parents and carers value the care and support their children receive. They appreciate the half-termly parent group.

The Dales School Parent Reviews



71% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 29% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 21% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>21} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 43% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 14% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 79% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 14% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>79, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 7% Strongly Agree 29% Agree 29% Disagree 21% Strongly Disagree 14% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>7, "strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 36% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 36% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 36% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 57% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>57, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 29% Agree 57% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>57, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 21% Agree 29% Disagree 36% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>36, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 43% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025
Yes 71% No 29% {"yes"=>71, "no"=>29} Figures based on 14 responses up to 12-03-2025

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