Ulverston Victoria High School

URN: 112385 • Ulverston LA12 0EB

Overview

Name
Ulverston Victoria High School
URN
112385
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
80.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Hardwick (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01229483900
Website
Visit
Address
Springfield Road, Ulverston LA12 0EB

Summary

Ulverston Victoria High School (UVHS) is a mixed secondary community school located in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness. Catering to students aged 11-18, the school has a current enrollment of 1,336 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 1,310. UVHS is well-regarded for its commitment to student safety, academic progress, and strong leadership, with a focus on traditional values blended with innovative educational practices.

The school prides itself on inclusivity, holding an Inclusion Gold award and providing a robust Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. UVHS emphasizes character development through its Personal Reference system, encouraging students to become well-rounded citizens. The Sixth Form has seen significant growth, attracting students from surrounding areas due to its strong performance in core subjects like Physics and Maths, with many progressing to higher education.

Beyond academics, UVHS offers a vibrant extracurricular programme, including music and sports, fostering a sense of community and engagement among students. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement, aiming to enhance the learning experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Westmorland and Furness
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1310
Pupils
1336
Boys
630
Girls
706
FSM %
13.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1336 630 706 1310 13.90
2024-09-11 1338 636 702 1310 11.70
2023-09-11 1327 629 698 1310 8.40
2022-09-11 1327 629 698 1310 8.40
2021-09-11 1362 660 702 1310 8.20
2020-09-11 1364 674 690 1310 6.70

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