Westholme School, Blackburn
Westholme School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Blackburn. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Westholme School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westholme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Westholme School are Dar Ul Madinah (1.2 miles, Good); Noorul Uloom (2.5 miles, Good); Markazul Uloom (2.5 miles, Inadequate); and Al Islah Girls' High School (2.6 miles, Good).
Dar Ul MadinahNoorul UloomMarkazul UloomAl Islah Girls' High School
Where pupils go next
Of the 66 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 61% went on to university or other higher education, 11% to apprenticeships and 18% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 34 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 6 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cherry Tree Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackburn with Darwen (289).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
5 November 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
23 January 2024
Regulatory Compliance
13 October 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 May 2019
Regulatory Compliance
19 April 2016
Short Visit
11 September 2015
Integrated
About
Westholme School is an independent, coeducational school in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, founded in 1923.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,485 to £18,585
depending on year group
| Prep Tuition Fees -Reception to Yr 6 Prep Term: Annual: | £13,485 a year |
| Seniors Tuition Fees - Yr 7 Term: Annual: | £17,085 a year |
| Seniors & ISF Tuition Fees - Yr 8 to Yr 13 Term: Annual: | £18,585 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Lancashire - 10 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westholme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with Westholme School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Westholme School.
- Westholme School Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
706 pupils
775 places
69 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Blackburn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blackburn
Across Blackburn with Darwen council
Places available
2,284
Applications
2,116
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
94.1%
All secondary applications across Blackburn with Darwen council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
5.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
706
Total Pupils
316
Boys
390
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Westholme School
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Questions parents ask about Westholme School
What are GCSE results like at Westholme School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westholme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Westholme School last inspected?
Westholme School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Westholme School?
Westholme School has around 706 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Westholme School?
Westholme School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Westholme School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Westholme School Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Westholme School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Westholme School?
Westholme School is at Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)