The Dales School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Dales School
Address: Morton-on-Swale, Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton
Town/City: Northallerton
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: DL7 9QW
Telephone Number: 01609 772932
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ann-Marie Ellis
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 71 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 33.9%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 121771
DfE Number: 815/7015
UKPRN: 10016957
UPRN: 10008645732
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Richmond and Northallerton (E14001444)
Electoral Ward: Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske (E05014295)

Easting & Northing: 432859E, 492105N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 19' 26.79" N 1° 29' 46.16" W
Plus Code: 9C6W8GF3+JG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Kirsty Burrows - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Ceridwen Clint - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mrs Ann-Marie Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Gibson - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2028.
  • Jenny Hinde - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mark Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 February 2027.
  • Mr Neil Irving - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mr Michael Lindo - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Rickard - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Holly Riley - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
  • Sue Thurman - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Claire Turner - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Venetia Wrigley - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2026.