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Windermere School
Independent school · Westmorland and Furness
| Address | Browhead, Patterdale Road, The Lake District, LA23 1NW |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–20 |
| Pupils | 226 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01539446164 |
| Website | https://www.windermereschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Tue 23 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 |
Starts are the days lessons begin (08.25); boarders travel back the day before. Autumn half term is 2 weeks. Autumn term ends with the Carol Service on Fri 18 Dec. Summer lessons end 12.00 Wed 30 Jun. Mon 3 May bank holiday is a non-teaching day (open for IB exams). Summer 2026 dates on the page were ignored.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | £3,000.00 |
| Years 1 - 2 | £3,000.00 |
| Years 3 - 4 | £6,600.00 |
| Years 5 - 6 | £7,500.00 |
| Year 7 | £7,500.00 |
| Year 8 | £8,750.00 |
| Year 9 - 12 (day) | £9,600.00 |
| Years 9 - 12 tuition & weekly boarding | £15,000.00 |
| Years 9-12 tuition & full boarding | £18,000.00 |
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £400.00
VAT status of tuition not stated (registration fee stated inclusive of VAT). Pre School £8.50/hour. Year 13 fees billed in two parts (day £14,400 in Autumn and Spring). Annual totals e.g. Year 9-12 day £28,800. Acceptance deposit £400 for UK Reception-Year 6, £900 for UK Years 7-13, £2,000 EU residents. Third child 25% sibling discount.
Source: school fees page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow (Traveller's Choice) | Barrow, Dalton, Ulverston, Greenodd, Newby Bridge | |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | Kirkby Lonsdale, Crooklands, Kendal, Burneside, Staveley | |
| Milnthorpe | Milnthorpe, Bowness, Windermere | |
| Penrith | Penrith, Rheged, Penruddock, Glenridding |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.