Windermere School
The Lake District, Westmorland and Furness, North West · LA23 1NW
Set in the heart of the Lake District, Windermere School is a small independent that combines day and boarding places for a tightly knit community of around 67 pupils. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one, this is a setting where children are known individually rather than as faces in a crowd. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, including for pupils' personal development, and found it met all compliance requirements. Led at pre-prep and prep level by headteacher Jenny Davies, it draws families looking for an intimate, non-denominational environment for children aged 3 to 11.
67
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,500
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 67
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6
- Location
- The Lake District, Westmorland and Furness, North West
- Website
- www.windermereschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01539 446164
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Pre-prep and prep school headteacher Jenny Davies
Latest results
Attainment 8
25.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The very low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about six to one is the standout academic feature here, allowing close attention and pacing tailored to each child across the 3-11 age range. The ISI's excellent judgement reflects the quality of the experience pupils receive during these formative years. Families should note that the headline Attainment 8 and GCSE figures relate to older cohorts and senior-phase outcomes, which sit well below national averages; for the pre-prep and prep stage covered here, the emphasis is on a strong, personal grounding rather than exam league tables.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Inter- / non- denominational
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Pupils sign the acceptable use policy annually which states they must hand in mobile phones/devices to school office and they will be secured safely until end of day
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £7,275 - £19,500
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £27,566 - £32,166
Available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 24 February 2026
The last word
A genuinely small Lake District school where a six-to-one ratio means every child is truly seen. Best suited to families who value individual attention and a close community over scale.
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Windermere School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Windermere School located?
Windermere School is located at Browhead, Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1NW.
What type of school is Windermere School?
Windermere School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Windermere School?
Windermere School has approximately 67 pupils on roll.
What is Windermere School's inspection rating?
Windermere School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 24 February 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.