The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 25.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
25.4
18.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–20
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Frank Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Browhead, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1NW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Windermere School?
Windermere School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windermere School take?
Windermere School caters for pupils aged 3 to 20.
Where is Windermere School?
Windermere School is in The Lake District, LA23 1NW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windermere School have a sixth form?
Yes, Windermere School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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