Westholme School is a not applicable school in Blackburn, serving pupils aged 4 to 18. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Westholme School currently has around 731 pupils on roll, which is about 54% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.9% boys and 55.1% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Wilmar Lodge, Blackburn, BB2 6QU |
| Website: | www.westholmeschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01254506070 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Taylor |
| Religious character: | Christian |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119826 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 731 |
| Number of Boys: | 328 |
| Number of Girls: | 403 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Blackburn Meins Road , BB2 6QQ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Manor Road , BB2 6LX | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School Manor Road , BB2 6LX | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Junior School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Infants' School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beardwood Humanities College Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Preparatory School The Stables , Shearbank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.