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Ulverston Victoria High School
Springfield Road, Ulverston LA12 0EB
Ulverston Victoria High School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Westmorland and Furness). It has about 1,340 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Destinations, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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