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We are a leading day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-18 based in the beautiful English Lakes
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Welcome to
Windermere School
in the heart of the Lakes

Established in 1863, we are a boarding and day school for boys and girls from age 3-18. With access to a spectacular greater classroom, we can really live our school motto: Vincit qui se Vincit. One conquers, who conquers oneself.

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EYFS (ages 3-5)

Junior (ages 5-11)

Senior (ages 11 - 16)

Sixth Form

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An International Summer School In the Heart of the Lakes

Our British Council-accredited Summer Schools provide the perfect setting for fun, adventure and learning English, for boys and girls aged 11-17.

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Admissions

At Windermere School and Windermere Preparatory School we welcome enquiries from prospective students and their families of all ages and nationalities.

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School Life

Windermere School offers a challenging and enriching educational environment starting with Pre-Prep through to the Preparatory School, Senior School and Sixth Form.

Life at Windermere School

Watersports Courses

Windermere Watersports Summer Schools are residential courses for English-speaking students aged 11 to 17. We can cater for beginners through to advanced.

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International Summer School

We offer an International Summer School with EAL language courses and adventure activities each summer.

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Three of our four daughters have been boarders at the Senior School following our unexpected move to Hong Kong in 2012. One moved back to board at Windermere following two years in Hong Kong and our youngest can't wait to follow in her footsteps and return as an overseas boarder into Year 9. We cannot fault the standard of education and care which the girls have enjoyed throughout their Windermere journeys. In particular, we love the location - and the way in which the Lake District becomes part of the curriculum - and the international flavour of the Senior School.

Parent with daughters in the Senior School
Windermere School is such a unique community to be a part of. Not only is it based in a truly beautiful and inspiring National Park, but the environment created by staff and students alike makes for an incredibly supportive, proactive, exciting and international place of learning in which everyone can thrive and be the best they can be.

Former Head Girl
When you live there, Windermere School becomes more than just an academic institution. Apart from academics, the School puts great emphasis on personal development. To me, this has meant that my three years in the national park were some of the most positive, enjoyable and prosperous years of my life that have put me in a convenient position in terms of university and my future adult life.

Former Student
I have sent my children to Windermere at 11 years old and is easy to say how they have feel. I have had to call them as they never have time to call home. Lots of friends, lots of fun, interesting education. I would recommend this school to everybody, it is a perfect choice to ensure your children will learn a new language open their mind and increase their international relations.

Spanish parent with boys in the Senior School
Our daughter is having a marvellous time at Windermere School. She has always been well supported socially and educationally. The staff provide a wide variety of fun and interesting activities within the classroom, encouraging learning and development in a relaxed and fun environment taking them from Forest School in Pre-Prep to Adventure lessons in juniors, the outdoor space and sailing school is also a real advantage as nowhere can offer what Windermere school has! We love what the school has brought to our daughter... happiness! We can't ask for much more, as she works well and comes home with a smile.

Preparatory School Parent
We see our daughter growing in confidence every week - both socially and academically. After a difficult time in her previous School, she is flourishing in the caring environment where she can be herself again. The tutor system at Windermere is very special and has played a huge part in her settling in, being encouraged to make the most of exciting opportunities on offer and feeling a valued part of the school community very quickly.

Senior School Parent

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Top performing Independent School in Cumbria - Sunday Times

Summer Sailing Courses 2017

Our Greater Classroom

Record-breaking IB results