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Ullswater Community College

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Ullswater Community College

Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, CA11 8NG

Foundation school
Pupils
1,535
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.4%
Attainment 8
40.9
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
42.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.7%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
6.9%
EBacc 9-4
11.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.23
A*-A Grades
16.6%
A*-B Grades
40.7%
AAB+ %
21.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 100 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ullswater Community College

Ullswater Community College is a secondary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. The school has around 1,535 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, CA11 8NG | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ullswater Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ullswater Community College

What is Ullswater Community College's Ofsted rating?
Ullswater Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Ullswater Community College's latest exam results?
Ullswater Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ullswater Community College located?
Ullswater Community College is a secondary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness (CA11 8NG).
How many pupils attend Ullswater Community College?
Ullswater Community College has around 1,535 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ullswater Community College with other schools?
View Ullswater Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.