Old Windebrowe, Keswick
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Old Windebrowe is carefully designed to support all learners, with particular strength in helping pupils with additional needs through thorough assessments and personalised support. The school has invested in high-quality premises with well-equipped classrooms, intervention spaces, and outdoor facilities. Strong safeguarding and behaviour policies create a safe, respectful environment where pupils can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum covering academic, vocational, linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological and creative subjects
- Thorough safeguarding policies and procedures with staff training already underway
- High-standard renovated building with 5 classrooms, medical room, outdoor play space and on-site facilities
- Strong provision for pupils with SEND including baseline assessments and EHC plan support
- Comprehensive behaviour, anti-bullying and health and safety policies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has appropriate policies reflecting current statutory guidance, a system to record concerns, planned staff training including annual updates, and awareness of local risks and pupil vulnerabilities.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, assemblies with visiting speakers, school council, leadership roles
Old Windebrowe is a proposed new independent school in Keswick that is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens. The school plans to offer a broad curriculum with academic and vocational subjects, alongside strong safeguarding and pastoral support.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Keswick
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Keswick
Admissions Demand - Cumberland
Places available
3,150
Applications
2,811
Got 1st preference
97.2%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cumberland (2025/26)
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