The Sunday Times’ Parent Power Guide 2026 has revealed UK’s highest-achieving primary and secondary schools. Windermere School has been ranked seventh in a list of the top secondary independent schools in the Northwest. Climbing (Image: Windermere School)Helen Davies, editor of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide, said: "The educational landscape is testing – budget challenges, rising student mental health issues, special educational needs and an increasingly uncertain future. Windermere School, the only Lake District school featured in the North West rankings, has been recognised for its academic performance and educational environment. The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 was published online today and will appear in a 28-page print supplement on Sunday, December 7.

Source: The Times December 05, 2025 13:06 UTC