OpenURN 119826

Westholme School

Other independent school · Blackburn · BB2 6QU

Ages 4–18 · 706 pupils · Blackburn with Darwen

School website

Attainment 8

59.7

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Attainment 859.7

English & maths grade 5+61%

English & maths grade 4+87%

EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 5.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill52%

706 pupils · 1,360 places

Pupils on roll: 706
Boys / girls: 316 / 390
School capacity: 1,360
Capacity fill: 706 / 1,360 (52%)

Gender: Mixed
School type: Other independent school

Age range

Ages 4–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

Nursery
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Boarding
Special school
Independent
Academy

School characteristics

Religious character: Christian
Religious ethos: Christian
Special classes: No Special Classes

Governance: Independent
Headteacher: Mr Paul Taylor

Location

Address: Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road
Postcode: BB2 6QU
Town: Blackburn
County: Lancashire
Local authority: Blackburn with Darwen
District: Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency: Blackburn
Urban/rural: Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 4–18, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 706 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, independent. Religious character: Christian.

Open schools in Blackburn: 79
Academies among open schools in Blackburn: 18% (14)
Open schools in BB2: 40
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA: 89

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with these All in Blackburn Near BB2

The Olive School, Blackburn
Ofsted: Not judged
Free schools · Primary
Blackburn · BB2 6QQ · Blackburn with Darwen
Ages 4–11
- KS295%
- Absence3.6%
- FSM4.2%
- Demand2.07
0.7 miles away
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Ofsted: Outstanding
Academy converter · Secondary
Blackburn · BB2 7AD · Blackburn with Darwen
Ages 11–18
- Att870.8
- P82.0
- EM5+91%
- Absence3.0%
0.7 miles away
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Ofsted: Outstanding
Academy converter · Primary
Blackburn · BB2 6LX · Blackburn with Darwen
Ages 3–11
- KS270%
- Absence3.9%
- FSM10.4%
- Demand0.85
1.0 miles away
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Academy sponsor led · Primary
Blackburn · BB2 6JP · Blackburn with Darwen
Ages 5–11
- KS235%
- Absence6.9%
- FSM21.9%
- Demand0.86
1.1 miles away
Witton Park Academy
Ofsted: Needs attention
Academy converter · Secondary
Blackburn · BB2 6TD · Blackburn with Darwen
Ages 11–16
- Att836.0
- P8-0.7
- EM5+31%
- Absence9.1%
1.1 miles away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ofsted: Expected standard
Voluntary aided school · Primary
Blackburn · BB2 6HQ · Blackburn with Darwen
Ages 4–11
- KS243%
- Absence8.1%
- FSM26.0%
- Demand0.83
1.1 miles away
Dar Ul Madinah
Other independent school
BB2 6HD · Blackburn with Darwen
Ages 5–11
1.2 miles away
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School
Ofsted: Improved significantly
Voluntary aided school · Primary
Blackburn · BB2 7JT · Lancashire
Ages 4–11
- KS273%
- Absence4.0%
- FSM11.8%
- Demand1.00
1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher: Mr Paul Taylor
Telephone: 01254506070

Website

www.westholmeschool.com