Account
Shortlist
Currency
W

Windermere School

United Kingdom, Windermere

Shortlist
View full profile

Facilities

Resources and spaces that support learning and development

Facilities Overview

Set in the Lake District, the school uses its natural surroundings as an extension of the classroom. Facilities support sailing, watersports, outdoor learning, creative arts, and traditional academic subjects.

Sports Facilities

Sailing and watersports are signature activities, with the school hosting the RYA British Youth Sailing Club. The Lake District setting provides opportunities for climbing, hiking, and other outdoor sports.

Extra-Curricular Activities

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered. Drama, music, and creative arts are part of the co-curricular programme. Forest School runs in the Prep and Pre-Prep sections. Adventure courses and holiday camps are also available.

View full profile
Managed by doris 👵🏼
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.

Back to all schools

doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.