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Windermere School

United Kingdom, Windermere

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School Essentials

Foundational information about the school

Location

Windermere School is on Patterdale Road in Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The location provides unrivalled access to lakes, mountains, and outdoor adventure. The nearest railway station is Windermere, and the M6 motorway is accessible via the A591.

Levels

The school is divided into Pre-School (ages 3-4), Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2), Prep (Years 3-6), Senior (Years 7-11), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13).

School Type

Windermere School is an independent co-educational school offering day, weekly boarding, and full boarding options. Flexible boarding arrangements are available.

Country Affiliation

Windermere School is a member of Round Square, an international network of schools that share a commitment to experiential learning, service, and adventure.

Bus Service

A bus service is available for day pupils.

Fees

Fee details are available from the school on request. Scholarships and awards are offered. Contact the admissions team for the latest fee schedule.

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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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