Westholme School
URN: 119826 • Blackburn BB2 6QU
Overview
- Name
- Westholme School
- URN
- 119826
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Taylor (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01254506070
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wilmar Lodge, Blackburn BB2 6QU
Summary
Westholme School is an independent mixed school located in Blackburn, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 731 pupils and a capacity for 1,360. The school aims to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal development. Parents have noted the positive impact the school has on their children's confidence, character, and overall happiness.
The curriculum at Westholme is designed to cater to a wide range of academic abilities and interests, ensuring that each student can thrive in their educational journey. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities that complement their academic studies.
As part of the Blackburn with Darwen community, Westholme School is committed to fostering strong relationships with families and promoting a supportive atmosphere. The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing individual potential and preparing students for future success in a collaborative and inclusive setting. For more information, visit their website at www.westholmeschool.com.
The curriculum at Westholme is designed to cater to a wide range of academic abilities and interests, ensuring that each student can thrive in their educational journey. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities that complement their academic studies.
As part of the Blackburn with Darwen community, Westholme School is committed to fostering strong relationships with families and promoting a supportive atmosphere. The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing individual potential and preparing students for future success in a collaborative and inclusive setting. For more information, visit their website at www.westholmeschool.com.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Eliza Represents Lancashire at the National Swim Championships (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- GCSE Options (sen)
- Pastoral Care (sen)
- Sport (sen)
- Welcome to Seniors (sen)
- Westholme Sixth Form Students Excel in UKMT Senior Maths Challenge (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Crosshill Special School (61.1)
- Al Islah Girls' High School (57.3)
- Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (57.1)
- Markazul Uloom (55.7)
- The Heights Blackburn (55.5)
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1360
- Pupils
- 731
- Boys
- 328
- Girls
- 403
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1940-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 731 | 328 | 403 | 1360 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 749 | 336 | 413 | 1360 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 654 | 291 | 363 | 1360 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 654 | 291 | 363 | 1360 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 636 | 284 | 352 | 1360 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 712 | 303 | 409 | 1360 | 0.00 |
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