Blackburn with Darwen
Westholme School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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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.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Bursaries and scholarships
At Westholme, we recognise and reward excellence, talent and potential through a range of scholarships, as well as offering means-tested bursaries to support fa…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Whether your child excels in academics, music, sport, drama or dance, or you wish to explore financial assistance, our Scholarships & Bursaries page has full de…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Awards are based on performance in the Entrance Assessment, supported by an interview and a reference from the pupil’s current primary school, as well as any ot…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
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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 |
Nearby and similar schools
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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 | — |