Windermere School
URN: 112446 • The Lake District LA23 1NW
Overview
- Name
- Windermere School
- URN
- 112446
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Frank Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539446164
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Browhead, The Lake District LA23 1NW
Summary
Windermere School is an independent co-educational institution located in the Lake District, catering to students aged 3 to 18. With a current enrolment of 256 pupils and a capacity of 496, the school offers a nurturing environment where adventurous learning is central to its ethos. The curriculum is designed to foster personal and academic growth, preparing students for various pathways, including the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications in the Sixth Form.
The school provides a range of options for boarding, including full, weekly, and flexible arrangements, ensuring that students have a supportive home away from home. Windermere School emphasizes the importance of community and encourages parental involvement through resources such as handbooks, term dates, and a dedicated parent portal.
In addition to a strong academic focus, Windermere School offers a vibrant performing arts programme and various extracurricular activities, allowing students to explore their talents and interests. The picturesque setting of the Lake District enhances the school's commitment to holistic education, making it a unique place for children to thrive.
The school provides a range of options for boarding, including full, weekly, and flexible arrangements, ensuring that students have a supportive home away from home. Windermere School emphasizes the importance of community and encourages parental involvement through resources such as handbooks, term dates, and a dedicated parent portal.
In addition to a strong academic focus, Windermere School offers a vibrant performing arts programme and various extracurricular activities, allowing students to explore their talents and interests. The picturesque setting of the Lake District enhances the school's commitment to holistic education, making it a unique place for children to thrive.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- Click here for the full list of essential cookies (sen)
- Moving up to Senior School (sen)
- SENIOR SCHOOL (sen)
- GCSE Exam Results (sen)
- PASTORAL CARE (sen)
- Senior Boarding (sen)
- Senior Curriculum (sen)
- Meet our Senior Council (sen)
- CALENDAR (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Sedbergh School (65.2)
- Underley Garden School (65.2)
- Sandgate School (64.3)
- Cambian Whinfell School (62.3)
- Sandside Lodge School (61.4)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 20
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 496
- Pupils
- 256
- Boys
- 133
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1973-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 256 | 133 | 123 | 496 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 290 | 145 | 145 | 496 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 311 | 159 | 152 | 496 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 311 | 159 | 152 | 496 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 315 | 168 | 147 | 496 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 361 | 185 | 176 | 496 | 0.00 |
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