Ullswater Community College is a foundation school located in the rural town of Penrith, Cumbria. It serves a mixed-gender student body aged 11 to 18 and is maintained by the local authority. With a capacity of 1625 students, the college currently enrolls approximately 1535 pupils. The school does not affiliate with any religious character and has a non-selective admissions policy, welcoming students from various backgrounds. Situated on Wetheriggs Lane, Ullswater Community College provides comprehensive secondary education, including a sixth form, but does not offer nursery classes. The school operates in a community-oriented environment, aiming to serve the educational needs of its local population.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1