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Westholme School

Other independent school in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen).

Pupils
706
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
4.8%
2025/26
Capacity
91%
706 / 775 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Come and explore our wonderful school, meet our staff and students and discover what makes Westholme a place of inspiration and opportunity. Welcome to Westholme, a place where tradition and innovation come together to educate and inspire.

Here, you can explore our Vision, Mission & Values, learn about our rich 100-year history, and meet the people who guide our community; from the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body to the Westholme Association. Dive into essential resources such as our School Policies and Latest News to discover how we live out our values in everyday life.

A century of excellence, a community for life. Find us Westholme School Wilmar Lodge, Meins Rd, Pleasington BB2 6QU

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

28 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Our History
  • Our Facilities
  • Senior Leadership Team
  • Westholme Association
  • School Readiness
  • Pre-Prep Launch
  • Little Explorer Afternoons
  • Open Days and Events
  • Outdoor Learning
  • Pastoral Care
  • Discovery Days
  • Performing Arts
  • Day in the Life
  • Open Days Events
  • GCSE Options
  • Sport

and 12 more

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
119826
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Blackburn
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1940

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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