Pennington CofE School vs Ulverston Victoria High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennington CofE School
Ulverston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Ulverston Victoria High School
Ulverston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,319 students
| Measure | Pennington CofE School Ulverston, North West | Ulverston Victoria High School Ulverston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #796 of 2,286 | #171 of 536 |
| National rank | #6677 of 15,697 | #1469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 211 | 1,319 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 1,319 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Ulverston | Ulverston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.penn.cumbria.sch.uk | www.uvhs.uk |
The verdict
- •Ulverston Victoria High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 56.1).
- •Ulverston Victoria High School is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 211.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pennington CofE School better than Ulverston Victoria High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ulverston Victoria High School ranks higher (60.3 vs 56.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pennington CofE School and Ulverston Victoria High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ulverston and Ulverston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pennington CofE School: 211. Ulverston Victoria High School: 1,319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennington CofE School and Ulverston Victoria High School rank in North West?
Pennington CofE School is 796th of 2,286 and Ulverston Victoria High School is 171st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).