Open State Secondary Mixed

Ulverston Victoria High School

Springfield Road, Ulverston, LA12 0EB
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Ulverston Victoria High School
Ulverston, LA12 0EB
1,336 Pupils
1,310 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.90% FSM %
630 Boys
706 Girls
About Ulverston Victoria High School

Ulverston Victoria High School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,336 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,310. Current headteacher: Matthew Hardwick.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Barrow and Furness
Ward Ulverston
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10007128
URN 112385
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Isabel O'Donovan Chair of Governors 09/02/2025 08/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqueline Graham-Kevan Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/01/2024 — N/A
Ms Rachel Akister Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michelle Armistead Governor 29/03/2021 28/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Denise Chamberlain Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Cottam Governor 02/05/2022 01/05/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Joy Egglestone Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Evans Governor 21/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Fidler Governor 13/12/2025 12/12/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Barbara Forrester Governor 11/05/2022 10/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Hardwick Governor 16/04/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Heffernan Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston
0.23 km • Ulverston
Other
Sir John Barrow School
0.6 km • Ulverston
Other
Croftlands Infant School
0.69 km • Ulverston
Other
Croftlands Junior School
0.69 km • Ulverston
Other
Church Walk CofE Primary School
1.07 km • Ulverston
Other
Sandside Lodge School
1.63 km • Ulverston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ulverston Victoria High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness.
Ulverston Victoria High School has 1,336 pupils, with a capacity of 1,310.
Ulverston Victoria High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ulverston Victoria High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ulverston Victoria High School is Mr Matthew Hardwick.
Ulverston Victoria High School is at Springfield Road, Ulverston, LA12 0EB, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Ulverston Victoria High School: Has a sixth form.
Ulverston Victoria High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Hardwick
Springfield Road, Ulverston, LA12 0EB
01229483900
www.uvhs.uk
Location
LA12 0EB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112385
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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