Windermere School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in Windermere, United Kingdom. Founded in 1973. It serves 256 students for students aged 3–20. Annual tuition ranges from $38,659 to $91,440 USD.
Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1NW, United KingdomOpen in Maps
90 minutes to Manchester International Airport and Liverpool International Airport by school bus
3 hours to London by high-speed train
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NanaSays Scorecard
Est. 1973
Year Founded
256
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Key Details
Curricula Offered
IB Diploma ProgrammeYes
IB Career-related ProgrammeYes
IBYes
Support Services
EAL SupportYes
SEN SupportYes
Accreditations
IB
Languages of Instruction
English
Scholarships Available
Types Available
✓Scholarships awarded for outstanding achievement in Academics, Drama, Music, and Sport
💡 Scholarship amounts and bursary likelihood analysis are in the Full Deep Report.
Merit-based Scholarships
Scholarships awarded for outstanding achievement in Academics, Drama, Music, and Sport.
Academic Performance
Standards Met
ISI
ISI Inspection Report
The school meets all relevant standards across leadership, education quality, pupils' wellbeing, safeguarding, and social development. The Windermere Adventure programme is highlighted as a significant strength that develops pupil confidence, independence and leadership. Teaching is generally well-planned with good pupil progress, though there is an identified need to more consistently challenge pupils in Years 3 to 11.
ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
The quality and breadth of the 'Windermere Adventure' training programme leading to older pupils obtaining leadership and sports award qualifications
Warm and constructive relationships between staff and pupils that support development of self-esteem and self-confidence
Robust and comprehensive safeguarding arrangements reflecting current statutory guidance
Well-supported pupils with SEND who make good progress from their starting points
Consistently good behavior across day and boarding community
Broad and well-structured curriculum with outdoor learning and adventure education opportunities
Areas for Development
Ensure that stretch and challenge for pupils in Years 3 to 11 are more effectively embedded across all curriculum areas so that pupils make consistently good progress
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Scholarships & financial assistance
Merit-based scholarships (1 types)
Scholarships awarded for outstanding achievement in Academics, Drama, Music, and Sport
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
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Bursaries (means-tested aid) — separate from scholarships and based on family income, not merit. Many schools offer bursaries covering 50–100% of fees for families who qualify but don't advertise this widely. Ask the Bursar whether a bursary programme exists, even if it's not on the website.
About
Windermere School is a private, coeducational IB World School in Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom, offering both the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme. The school provides mixed boarding and day facilities with instruction in English. It has been authorized by the IB since 2006.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
International Baccalaureate Diploma Prog
IB Career-related Programme
Outdoor Learning Programme
Round Square International Service Proje
Clubs & Activities
Water SportsFell WalkingMountaineeringGolfHorse RidingRound Square International Service ProjectsPublic SpeakingDramaMusicDance+1 more
Expeditions include: Fell Walking expeditions, Mountaineering expeditions, Round Square international service expeditions
Academic Results
University Destinations 2025
University of Exeter1Glasgow University1
Admissions
What you'll need to submit
Online admissions portal enquiry form
Sixth Form admissions conducted via online portal; specific assessment details, entry deadlines, and open events not provided in crawled content.
Why Families Choose
IB Diploma specialism; stunning Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site campus; own watersports centre and lakeside facilities; Round Square membership for international service projects; inclusive admissions philosophy; strong university placement including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial.
University Destinations
Oxford
Cambridge
Imperial College London
Fees & Financials
£10,133–£24,000 (termly fee for a full boarder)
Original currency: £10,133–£24,000 (termly fee for a full boarder).
Boarding Life
Boarding Type
Weekly boarding
Single Rooms
Available
Capacity
100 students
Two boarding houses overlooking the lake. Common rooms, study suites, internet, Sky TV, Skype. Sixth Form Bistro and all-school Dining Room overlooking the lake. Gym and drying room in Langdale House.
Boarding available from age 8. Girls and boys aged 8–16 reside in Langdale House (suites, double or single rooms, common room with balcony overlooking the lake, gym). Boys and girls aged 16–18 have university-style Sixth Form centre (Westmorland House) with individual three-bedroomed flats with kitchenettes, sitting rooms, and bathrooms. Full-time residential House Parents in all houses.
Student Life
House System
Two boarding houses: Langdale House (ages 8–16) and Westmorland House (Sixth Form, ages 16–18).
Facilities & Programmes
Sports
Tennis Courts
Artificial Pitch
Sports Hall
Sports Field
Cross-Country Running Trails
Gym (x2)
Lakeside Boathouse
Beach
Watersports Centre
Golf (nearby)
Horse Riding (nearby)
Swimming (nearby)
Arts
Music
Drama
Dance
Performing Arts
Academic
Science Labs
IT Suites
Classrooms
Co-Curricular
Water Sports
Fell Walking
Mountaineering
Golf
Horse Riding
Round Square International Service Projects
Public Speaking
Student Demographics
School Type
co-ed
Age Range
3 – 20
Student Body
Boarding capacity100
School Background
Governance & Ownership
private
Awards & Recognition
Sunday Times International Baccalaureate School of the Year 2018
Sports Programme
Limited crawled content available.
Signature Sports
Water SportsTennis
Also Offered
Water SportsTennisFootballHockeyFell WalkingMountaineeringGolfHorse RidingCross-Country RunningSwimming
Facilities
Tennis CourtsArtificial PitchSports HallSports FieldCross-Country Running TrailsGym (x2)Lakeside BoathouseBeachWatersports Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
The annual fees at Windermere School are £10,133–£24,000 (termly fee for a full boarder) per academic year.
