Windermere primary schools serve this small Lake District community, with 4 schools providing education for local families. Goodly Dale Primary School and St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School are the main options, achieving 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. Science performance is particularly strong, with 94% reaching expected standards compared to 62% nationally. Families in Windermere benefit from small village schools with strong community connections in this distinctive lakeside setting. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Goodly Dale Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #2 | St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Windermere School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
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