Windermere School values talent, ability and potential across all areas of school life. As the only independent school set within the English Lake District, we offer a unique environment where pupils can develop their strengths both inside and outside the classroom, with exceptional opportunities to explore the outdoors, sail on the lake and take part in a wide range of activities.

Our scholarship programme celebrates pupils who demonstrate particular talent, commitment and potential. We welcome applications from pupils at different stages of their education and recognise that excellence comes in many different forms.

Whether a pupil has a passion for academic study, thrives in the outdoors, excels on the sports field, has a talent for music or is inspired by the creative arts, our scholarship programme provides an opportunity to nurture that potential within our distinctive Lake District setting.

Available Scholarships

Academic Scholarship
We offer an academic scholarship in Mathematics, English (Literature & Language), Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics), Humanities, and a Language.

Creative Arts Scholarship
We offer a creative arts scholarship in Music, Drama, and Art.

Sports & Adventure Scholarship
We offer a sports and adventure scholarship in the subjects of Sports, Sailing, and the Adventure course.

The Application Process 

All candidates are required to submit:

• A completed Application Form.
• A copy of their latest school report.
• A letter of application from the pupil, explaining which scholarship they are applying for and why.

The Application Timeline

Friday 30th October 2026
Deadline for scholarships applications to be submitted.

Friday 6th November 2026
Successful candidates have been informed of acceptance into the scholarship application process.

Saturday 14th November 2026
Scholarship assessment day.

Monday 11th January 2027
Successful candidates have been informed they have met the threshold for a scholarship & are invited to interview.

Monday 18th January 2027
All candidates informed of scholarship status outcome.

Tenure of Scholarships 

All scholarships are valid until the end of Year 11 (except Sixth Form scholarships, which are valid until the end of Year 13) and reviewed yearly on the basis of a pupil’s progress, commitment and behaviour. All scholars are expected to set an example to others in all that they do. The school reserves the right to remove a scholarship if a pupil falls below the standard expected, in any aspect of their school life. Where the level of performance or behaviour falls below that expected, the School will give one term’s written notice of its intention to remove a scholarship.