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The Dales School

Goodgraded 12/03/2025Ages 2–1974 pupilsDoes not apply
Northallerton, DL7 9QW
North Yorkshire

The Dales School is a school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Northallerton, within the North Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 74 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2025, The Dales School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Northallerton can view The Dales School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Northallerton (DL7 9QW), The Dales School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance84.5%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence50.0%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher9.3England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals32.4%England avg 26.3%
English not first language7.0%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in NorthallertonSee the full area report for DL7 9QW