St Anne's, Windermere, in the heart of the English Lake District, combines excellent academic results with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A continuous education is given by the strongly linked Senior and Junior Departments. Full use is made of the exceptional environment and the School has a strong tradition in the expressive and performing arts, and community service.
With magnificent views over Lake Windermere and the mountains, it is an ideal place in which to grow up; calm and secure, yet close enough to cultural centres to be in touch. Easy to reach by train (3.5 hours from London) and close to the M6. The School escorts pupils to and from Manchester Airport and Euston.
St Anne's gives every individual pupil a productive combination of good academics and varied and challenging activities. Over 90% go to university (the rest choose vocational courses); 100% profit from sailing, outdoor education, arts, crafts and music.
The strength of a school is often measured by its Sixth Form, and its success in its attitude to senior students. St Anne's recognises that Sixth Formers have a special status during their last two years at School; senior girls have considerable responsibility in running the School and organising their own affairs. There is a purpose-built Sixth Form House, with resident staff, where the girls live in self-contained flats for five.
The co-educational Junior Department, Elleray, has close links with the Senior School. The children study a full range of subjects, with specialised teaching in PE, Science, Art and Design, Music, History, French and Environmental Sciences, and enjoy a full activity programme after School ranging from Speech and Drama, Fell-Walking, Riding and Ballet/Dance to Computer Studies and Sailing. The Elleray boarders live as a family in a picturesque Lakeland Cottage in the School grounds.
Through the wide curriculum, commitment to responsibility and service to others, St Anne's helps each girl to grow in independence of spirit and purpose and fosters the life-long qualities which are vital for a successful and fulfilling life.
Most important of all, St Anne's is an extremely happy and purposeful School. To visit us is to be persuaded - you will be made most welcome.
