Schools in Windermere, North West (2025)
4 schools · 898 students · 3 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 336.
Windermere, in North West, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 898 students. By level there are 3 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 3 local authority, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Windermere's schools is 336, above the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is The Lakes School (60.9, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Goodly Dale Primary School (55.1, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School (34.4, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Lakes School (445 students), St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School (336 students), Goodly Dale Primary School (77 students).
Ranked schools in Windermere
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 161The Lakes SchoolWindermere · Local authority Secondary46.8 Attainment 8 · 445 students
- 255Goodly Dale Primary SchoolWindermere · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 334St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolWindermere · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lakes School Windermere · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 60.9 Top 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 445 |
| 2 | Goodly Dale Primary School Windermere · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 55.1 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 3 | St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Windermere · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 34.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
Other schools in Windermere
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Windermere side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Windermere?
The Lakes School is the highest-ranked school in Windermere with a Success Index (England) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Windermere?
Windermere has 4 schools (1 secondary, 3 primary) educating 898 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Windermere?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Windermere is 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.