The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,535
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Stephen Gilby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Lakes School
Primary · 393m away
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Secondary · 566m away
Brunswick School
Primary · 777m away
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Primary · 975m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Primary · 1.1km away
Hunter Hall School
Independent · 1.7km away
Yanwath Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ullswater Community College a selective school?
No. Ullswater Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ullswater Community College's Ofsted rating?
Ullswater Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ullswater Community College?
Ullswater Community College currently has 1,535 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ullswater Community College take?
Ullswater Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ullswater Community College?
Ullswater Community College is in Penrith, CA11 8NG, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ullswater Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ullswater Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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