Ullswater Community College
Foundation school · Sixth form
Penrith, CA11 8NG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 25% in England
16 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
1,520
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 40.7 | 41.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 34% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 34% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 | 0.01 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- Appleby Grammar School · 11.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 32% in England
- Caldew School · 15.9 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School · 16.1 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Samuel King's School · 16.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 9% in England
- Keswick School · 16.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 19% in England
The neighbourhood
Ullswater Community College is in Penrith Central & West (typical home £175,000, crime very high).
What is Ullswater Community College's Ofsted rating?
Ullswater Community College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ullswater Community College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ullswater Community College is in the bottom 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.