We believe Windermere School is unique and very special, with the right balance of academic emphasis, physical well-being and a commitment to serving society. We equip our students with the skills, values and qualifications that provide an enduring foundation for the future. We aspire to excellence in all things, and for our students to combine confidence and compassion. As a Round Square and IB World school we subscribe to a truly international curriculum. By the time our students leave Windermere School, we want them to know that with determination, they can overcome adversity and remain true to their purpose; they can be of value to society and help make the world a better place.

Windermere School was originally established as St. Anne's School in 1863 at the seaside town of St. Anne near Lytham in Lancashire. In 1924 the school moved to its beautiful premises on the shores of Windermere and became known as St. Anne's Windermere, followed by becoming Windermere St. Anne's School in 1999.  In 2010 the school changed its name to Windermere School to reflect its long standing association with the Lake District location which is recognised globally. To honour nearly 150 years of tradition, alumni continue to be known throughout the world as "Stannites".