Located in Ulverston, Ulverston Victoria High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ulverston Victoria High School currently has around 1336 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 10% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Springfield Road, Ulverston, LA12 0EB |
| Website: | www.uvhs.uk |
| Telephone: | 01229483900 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Hardwick |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112385 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/09/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1310 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1336 |
| Number of Boys: | 630 |
| Number of Girls: | 706 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.20% | 1232 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 8 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| African | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | - not rated | 252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston Springfield Road , LA12 0EA | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Barrow School Argyle Street , LA12 0BD | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Infant School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croftlands Junior School Oakwood Drive , LA12 9JU | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston Victoria High School Springfield Road , LA12 0EB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandside Lodge School Springfield Road , LA12 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.