Ullswater Community College
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 41.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 57%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.01
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.15, 0.18]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 262 | 41.0 | — | 56.9% | 18.7% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 284 | 40.7 | +0.01 | 47.9% | 50.7% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 233 | 40.3 | -0.11 | 53.0% | 31.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 245 | 44.5 | -0.03 | 62.0% | 45.0% | 3.9 |
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School information
| URN | 112393 |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Stephen Gilby |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CA11 8NG |
| Latest pupils | 262 |
| FSM eligible | 18.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NG
http://www.ullswatercc.co.uk/View local authority page1768210206| DfE number | 4310 |
| UKPRN | 10007126 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |