- Age range
- 3–20
- Co-ed status
- Mixed
- Number of students
- 256
- Day / boarding
- Day & boarding
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Average fees
- Day £19,121 · Boarding £37,935 (annual, inc. VAT)
- Has a nursery
- Yes
How the school describes itself
- Windermere is adventurous, internationally minded and supportive and aims to help pupils grow through academic challenge, community and life beyond the classroom.
Fee profile
Annual fees including VAT. 2025-26.
Reception£7,275
Year 1£7,275
Year 2£7,275
Year 3£17,833
Year 4£17,833
Year 5£19,900
Year 6£19,900
Year 7£19,900
Year 8£23,000
Year 9£25,500
Year 10£25,500
Year 11£25,500
Year 12£25,500
Year 13£25,500
Year 3£27,567
Year 4£27,567
Year 5£29,634
Year 6£29,634
Year 7£33,166
Year 8£35,734
Year 9£41,834
Year 10£41,834
Year 11£41,834
Year 12£42,333
Year 13£42,332
Year 3£30,100
Year 4£30,100
Year 5£32,167
Year 6£32,167
Year 7£36,767
Year 8£39,800
Year 9£48,000
Year 10£48,000
Year 11£48,000
Year 12£48,000
Year 13£48,000
A-level results
% A*–A0%
% A*–B0%
Different A-level subjects1
Results shown for 2025.
Popular subjects
By percentage of all A-level exams taken.
Languages100%
Parents like
- Will suit families wanting an all-through day-and-boarding school with outdoor energy, post-16 breadth and a more individual feel.
Admissions
Admissions at Windermere should appeal to families wanting a distinctive all-through Lake District school where day and boarding options, outdoor life and post-16 breadth all matter. It should suit parents who want something broader and more individual than a purely urban academic model.
Scholarships
Scholarships and bursary support may form part of the admissions picture, but many families will be drawn more by the school's setting, flexibility and the chance to combine academics with a wider style of education.
Bursaries
Inspection snapshot
The current picture is outdoorsy, international and clearly differentiated, with boarding, a spectacular setting and a strong IB identity helping the school stand out. Parents should still visit because the important question is whether the lifestyle and academic pathways on offer feel like the right long-term match for their child.
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