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Windermere School Fees 2026/27: £22,500–£28,800 a year · Day · Year 7 day tuition / Years 9–12 day tuition
Windermere, United Kingdom
3–18 years
British, GCSE, IB Diploma, IB CP
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-09-28Fees 2026/2027
Windermere School fees for 2026/27 are £22,500 for Year 7 day tuition; £28,800 for Years 9–12 day tuition a year. Years 9–12 tuition + full boarding: £54,000 a year. Official 2026/27 annual totals for specified stages and attendance patterns; tuition includes meals and most school-run activities.
£22,500
Annual tuition example
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| Stage / provision | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 day tuition | 22,500 |
| Years 9–12 day tuition | 28,800 |
| Years 9–12 tuition + weekly boarding | 45,000 |
| Years 9–12 tuition + full boarding | 54,000 |
Official 2026/27 annual totals for specified stages and attendance patterns; tuition includes meals and most school-run activities. Registration, deposits, examination charges, EAL lessons and optional extras are separate.
The official 2026/27 fee sheet gives £22,500 as the three-term total for Year 7 day tuition. Years 9–12 day tuition is £28,800. Years 9–12 tuition with full boarding is £54,000. Registration, deposits, examinations, EAL lessons and optional extras are separate.
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The known first-year cost at Windermere School for a New Year 12 UK-resident ; first child, no assessed support package day pupil is £29,760 in 2026/27: £28,800 tuition, a £60 registration fee and a £900 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 UK-resident ; first child, no assessed support package day pupil
- Tuition
- £28,800
- Registration fee · one-off
- £60
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £900
Not included: exams, individual support, books and materials, transport (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £28,800 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Registration fee £60 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Enrolment deposit £900 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolThe school encourages personal visits to discuss the child’s needs.
Joining the school
The school encourages personal visits to discuss the child’s needs. Ask about entry assessment and the current programme at the intended stage. Before accepting a place, confirm the entry year, assessment requirements and application timetable directly with admissions. A visit or enquiry is not a confirmed offer.
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Language and learning support
Discuss academic, language and pastoral requirements during the admissions visit. Boarding patterns should be chosen with the pupil’s needs in mind. Discuss the child’s language background and any existing support plan before applying. Ask what help is available in lessons, how progress is reviewed and whether it carries an extra charge.
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Teaching language and qualification routes
The school’s language policy explicitly states that English is the medium of instruction. French, Spanish and other languages listed in the policy are language subjects or supported first-language studies, not additional whole-school teaching languages. The school follows the National Curriculum in Years 7–9, GCSE/IGCSE options in Years 10–11, and offers IB Diploma and IB Career-related routes in Sixth Form alongside vocational alternatives.
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Learning & qualifications
About Windermere SchoolWindermere School offers education for ages three to eighteen, with adventurous learning included in its younger-school approach.Sources …
About Windermere School
Windermere School offers education for ages three to eighteen, with adventurous learning included in its younger-school approach.
Sources reviewed 15 September 2026
School stages
Windermere School offers education for ages three to eighteen, with adventurous learning included in its younger-school approach.
Learning and qualifications
Windermere School offers education for ages three to eighteen, with adventurous learning included in its younger-school approach. Ask for the current subject list and the route from this stage to the next. A programme name alone does not show which options will be available in the child’s class.
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Support, school day & campus
Campus and daily lifeThe Lake District school offers full, weekly and flexible boarding.
Campus and daily life
The Lake District school offers full, weekly and flexible boarding. Confirm the availability and conditions of the preferred pattern for the child’s age. Confirm the exact teaching location for the chosen year group. Check the daily journey, meals and activity timetable; a whole-school facilities list may not apply equally to every stage.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Patterdale Road, LA23 1NW.
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First-year budget & additional costs
2026/27 fees and the first-year budgetThe official 2026/27 fee schedule lists £22,500 for Year 7 day tuition across autumn, spring and summer terms.
2026/27 fees and the first-year budget
The official 2026/27 fee schedule lists £22,500 for Year 7 day tuition across autumn, spring and summer terms. Years 9–12 day tuition totals £28,800. For Years 9–12, tuition with weekly boarding totals £45,000 and with full boarding £54,000. The sheet gives separate rates for younger pupils and Year 13. Registration, deposits, examinations, EAL lessons, transport and optional extras may add cost; confirm the required stage and boarding pattern before comparing schools.
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Application and budget details
Means-tested bursary applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Ltd. The school lists a £40 charge for the first review, with no further charge for later reviews. An award is reassessed every one or two years, so an initial discount should not be treated as guaranteed throughout the child's education. The page links the September 2026 fee schedule; request that document alongside any funding decision.
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Support fees, examination charges and deposits — 2026/27
The published annual totals are unchanged; Year 13 pays the same annual amount in two instalments, with no summer tuition bill. Tuition includes meals and most school-run activities. Examination fees are separate: GCSE fees are typically £500 and the listed IB charge is £600. EAL is £335 per term for one hour weekly or £650 for assessed intensive support up to two hours weekly; IELTS is £470 per term. Private academic tuition costs £47.5 a lesson; listed support options cost £450 per term outside class, £200 shared in class, or £470 per term per subject for dedicated in-class support. Registration is £60 and non-refundable. Held deposits differ by residence and entry stage, with return after departure and settlement. Required provision and return timing should be confirmed individually.
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Location
Windermere School
Patterdale Road, LA23 1NW, Windermere, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Windermere School fees?
Windermere School fees for 2026/27 are £22,500 for Year 7 day tuition; £28,800 for Years 9–12 day tuition a year. Years 9–12 tuition + full boarding: £54,000 a year. Official 2026/27 annual totals for specified stages and attendance patterns; tuition includes meals and most school-run activities.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Official 2026/27 annual totals for specified stages and attendance patterns; tuition includes meals and most school-run activities.
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How much does the first year at Windermere School cost?
The known first-year cost at Windermere School for a New Year 12 UK-resident ; first child, no assessed support package day pupil is £29,760 in 2026/27: £28,800 tuition, a £60 registration fee and a £900 enrolment deposit. Exams, individual support, books and materials and transport are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.windermereschool.co.uk/
https://www.windermereschool.co.uk/join-us/fees-and-bursaries/
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https://www.windermereschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fees-and-Charges-2026-27.pdf
https://www.windermereschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/03bi-Language-EAL-Policy-v25.1.pdf
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