Independent schools in Cumbria
Discover independent schools in Cumbria – nursery, pre-prep, prep and senior – around Penrith, Sedbergh, Carlisle and Windermere.

Pre-Prep and Prep schools in Cumbria
Entry to pre-prep is normally in the year a child reaches age 5 but some schools offer a nursery provision for the early years as well. Prep schools start at age 8 and go through until transition to senior school at either 11 or 13 years. Some schools offer every stage from pre-prep, prep and senior providing a single school foundation for a child.
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Senior schools in Cumbria
Entry to senior school is normally at age 11 or 13. Some senior schools also offer a pre-prep and prep, providing a single foundation for a child without the need to change schools.
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