The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
16%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,336
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Matthew Hardwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ulverston Victoria High School a selective school?
No. Ulverston Victoria High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ulverston Victoria High School's Ofsted rating?
Ulverston Victoria High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ulverston Victoria High School?
Ulverston Victoria High School currently has 1,336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ulverston Victoria High School take?
Ulverston Victoria High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ulverston Victoria High School?
Ulverston Victoria High School is in Ulverston, LA12 0EB, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ulverston Victoria High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ulverston Victoria High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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