Windermere School
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Independent SchoolWestmorland and Furness, North WestISI: Excellent
Gender
Mixed
Age Range
11–18 years
School Size
265 pupils
Location
Westmorland and Furness
About Windermere School
Windermere School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, overseen by the Windermere Educational Trust. Founded in 1863, the school is situated across three campuses near Windermere in the Lake District: one for pupils aged 11 to 18, a junior section for pupils aged 3 to 11, and an accredited water sports centre on Lake Windermere.
Leadership
Head
Mr Ian Lavender
Chair of Governors
Dr Michael Dwan
Ages & Pupils
11–18
Age range (years)
265
Total pupils
Contact
Linked Schools
Windermere School Pre-Prep & Prep School
ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 24 February 2026
Routine Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetRatings above are from the Educational Quality Inspection on 6 February 2018. A lighter follow-up inspection has taken place since.
School Profile
Links
Nearby Schoolsclosest first
Mixed
Windermere School Pre-Prep & Prep School
Westmorland and Furness<0.1 mi away
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Cairn Education CIC
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Boys
Cambian Whinfell School
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South Lakes Academy
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Appletree School
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SwitchED2
Westmorland and Furness12 mi away