United Kingdom, Windermere
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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.
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.
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.
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.