Windermere School

Windermere School, located in the heart of the English Lake District National Park, is an independent co‑educational day and boarding school founded in 1863. Serving pupils aged 3 to 18, the school is recognised as one of the top ten schools in the North West by the Sunday Times Parent Power rankings.The school is known for blending strong academic standards with an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities, all supported by a culture of adventure and outdoor learning inspired by its exceptional natural surroundings.Windermere School emphasises a close‑knit, nurturing environment shaped by its intentionally small size. Pupils benefit from personalised attention, small class sizes, and a strong sense of community in which every student and family is valued. The school’s facilities, staff expertise, and setting contribute to an experience that many pupils describe as uniquely welcoming and special.