- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
21 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 155
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.1
Schools in LA12
A postcode district in Westmorland and Furness
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: LA12 is a postcode district in Westmorland and Furness with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1611 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All LA12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LA12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LA12
11 in LA12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
39 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.4
Top Secondary Schools in LA12
2 in LA12, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
157 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in LA12
4 in LA12, highest Ofsted grade first
Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ltd.
Ulverston, LA12 7EN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Penny Bridge Nursery
Ulverston, LA12 7RQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Wagtails
Ulverston, LA12 9JU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LA12
2 in LA12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
157 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Sandside Lodge School
Ulverston, LA12 0DZ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Special Schools in LA12
1 in LA12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Sandside Lodge School
Ulverston, LA12 0DZ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LA12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good7
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LA12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LA12 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LA12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LA12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LA12?
LA12 has 16 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LA12?
The highest-ranked schools in LA12 on Eduscope are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston, Sir John Barrow School, Pennington CofE School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in LA12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in LA12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.