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Windermere School

United Kingdom, Windermere

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Admissions

How to apply, waitlist information, and financial support

Admissions Process

1. Apply online through the OpenApply admissions portal.
2. Attend an Open Day (next scheduled 24th April 2026) or arrange a visit.
3. A virtual tour is available on the website.
4. Scholarships and awards are offered.
5. The school welcomes day, weekly boarding, and full boarding students.
6. Forces families and international students are supported.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships and awards are available. The school also supports forces families. Details are available from the admissions team.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service Yes

Windermere School is a co-educational independent school in the Lake District, offering day, weekly, and full boarding from age 3 to 18. The school offers GCSEs in the Senior School and the International Baccalaureate Diploma and IB Career-Related Programme in the Sixth Form, along with vocational qualifications and a Pre-IB course. Named in the Sunday Times Top Ten Parent Power Survey and in the Top 60 for Sixth Form results nationally, the school is known for its adventure-based learning, sailing, watersports, and outdoor education. It is a Round Square member and hosts the RYA British Youth Sailing Club. A Forest School programme runs in the prep and pre-prep. Forces families, international students, and summer school participants are all part of the school community. ISI inspected.

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