WELCOME TO WINDERMERE SCHOOL – AN INDEPENDENT BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL IN THE ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT

Established in 1863, we are a co-educational boarding and day school for ages 3-18. We strive for excellence in all things, and aim to inspire and challenge our students to reach beyond themselves and live our school motto:

Vincit qui se Vincit. One conquers, who conquers oneself.

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Early Years (ages 3-5)

Junior (ages 5-11)

Senior (ages 11-16)

Sixth Form (ages 16-18)

27 Mar

At the start of last week Year 1 when on an Easter Walk. If you can get outside…

27 Mar

The way we are learning has certainly changed but that does not mean we cannot still share where…

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Windermere School @windermeresc·

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Mrs King has announced her winner of the first Elleray Weekend Challenge. Congratulations Elyse and Rafaela you made Mrs King laugh the most! Well done to everyone that took part, you all did such a wonderful job… https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XRBKdH5MI/?igshid=1legstdhfyhft

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The Year 13 Leavers' Photograph can now be downloaded from the following link: https://bit.ly/3byEziW

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Windermere School @windermeresc·

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Holly, Elizabeth and Nicholas have all worked hard to find items that weren't the same as each other. We are so impressed that you managed to find 3 unique objects beginning with 'z'! 💙 #windermereschool #weekendchallenge #prepschool #community #joinin

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Welcome the first episode of our Chemical Challenge! Do you know what makes the magnesium flash? Comment your answer below and stay tuned for a new episode released each week! #windermereschool #schoolonline #science #chemistry

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Windermere School @windermeresc·

30 Mar

Your entries for the Elleray Weekeend Challenge have been coming in thick and fast. You are so daring, so bold, so brave to take up such a mantle! Your videos and images for the Alphabet Scavenger Hunt will be… https://www.instagram.com/p/B-WmSxwnvBr/?igshid=1exvm6tkh4w8v

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English Lakes Tours @LakesTours·

29 Mar

It is unfortunate that we are all in lockdown as we are missing the daffodils in the Lake District. This was taken just before lockdown in Dora's Field where William Wordsworth planted hundreds of daffodils in memory of his daughter Dora. Good to see them still flowering.

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Windermere School @windermeresc·

30 Mar

We found some friends on our daily walk. Do you have any animals at home? We would love to meet them #windermereschool #pets #school #cumbria #Covid_19 #cows #farm

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28 Mar

A throwback to our inter-school cross-country championship, the Elleray Cup. Hope you're having a fantastic holiday girls, we miss you! #windermereschool #fellrunning #crosscountry #schoolsport #LakeDistrict… https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SFoM0Hggm/?igshid=1f4b6m3kguyrx

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28 Mar

Well done Ethan and Jonah. You've both been working so hard 🌟

Katie R Lewis@Mrs_KatieLewis

Week 1 of eLearning down; and BOTH of my boys were Star of the Week. My teacher,mommy heart is full💙🍎💙 4

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Learn to Sail in the Heart of the Lakes

Our Sailing courses provide the perfect setting for beginner and intermediate sailors aged 8 to 17.

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Admissions

At Windermere 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 at our infant and junior school, Elleray Campus, through to our Senior School and Sixth Form, at Browhead Campus.

Life at Windermere School

Watersports Courses

We offer non-residential sailing courses during the Easter and Summer holidays for children aged 8-17 years. Learn to sail at our award-winning watersports centre on the shores of Lake Windermere.

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International Summer School

We offer an International Summer School with Sailing or EAL language courses in the mornings and adventure activities in the afternoon.

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The first time my daughter and I visited the school she said to me “that is a happy school no question.” The scholastic achievements of the school are evident and an easy measure for a school to demonstrate. What is hard to quantify is the holistic development of a pupil at which, in my experience, Windermere School excels.
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