Ullswater Community College Catchment Area
Ullswater Community College is a foundation secondary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1535 pupils, and a capacity of 1625 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,535
Pupils
1,625
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ullswater Community College Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Ullswater Community College are allocated by Westmorland and Furness using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →Ullswater Community College — School Information
- Full address
- Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, CA11 8NG
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112393
Other Secondary Schools in Penrith
If Ullswater Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Penrith are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ullswater Community College
Is Ullswater Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Ullswater Community College is operating close to its capacity of 1625 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ullswater Community College? ▾
Admission to Ullswater Community College is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ullswater Community College cover? ▾
Ullswater Community College is a secondary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ullswater Community College? ▾
Ullswater Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.