Westholme School
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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Official links
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
Any annual surplus is returned to the school to finance both improvements and bursaries so that a Westholme education remains outstanding and is as widely accessible as possible
Fee evidence
Seniors & ISFSeniors Tuition Fees – Yr 7 Term: £5,495 Annual: £16,485 Seniors & ISF Tuition Fees – Yr 8 to Yr 13 Term: £5,995 Annual: £17,985 Seniors & ISF Lunches – Yr 7 -Yr 13 Term: £265 Annual: £795 Seniors & ISF Fees Refund Scheme (where applicable) Term: £70 Annual: £210 ... Seniors Tuition Fees – Yr 7 Term: £5,495 Annual: £16,485 Seniors & ISF Tuition Fees – Yr 8 to Yr 13 Term: £5,995 Annual: £17,985 Seniors & ISF Lunches – Yr 7 -Yr 13 Term: £265 Annual: £795 Seniors & ISF Fees Refund Scheme (where applicable) Term: £70 Annual: £210 ... Seniors Tuition Fees – Yr 7 Term: £5,495 Annual: £1...
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
11+Entry Friday 27 February Second scholarship assessment day
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 74 | 44.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 76 | 59.7 | — | 86.8% | 27.6% | 5.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 100 | 57.5 | — | 84.0% | 44.0% | 5.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 90 | 62.8 | — | 86.0% | 57.0% | 5.7 |
School information
| URN | 119826 |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Paul Taylor |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | BB2 6QU |
| Latest pupils | 74 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QU
www.westholmeschool.com1254506070| DfE number | 6000 |
| UKPRN | 10007448 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1940 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |