How many pupils does Westholme School have?

Westholme School has 731 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Westholme School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Westholme School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 in 2025/26.

Where is Westholme School?

Westholme School is located at Wilmar Lodge, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6QU.

Westholme School

Wilmar Lodge, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6QU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

45.6

Attainment 8

4–18

Ages

731

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Westholme School

Westholme School is an independent school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 731 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 731 / 1,360 (54%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.8%

SEN support

5.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

50 students

18%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Wilmar Lodge, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6QU
Phone: 01254506070
Principal: Paul Taylor
Website: www.westholmeschool.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westholme School?: Westholme School is an independent school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
How many pupils does Westholme School have?: Westholme School has 731 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Westholme School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Westholme School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 in 2025/26.
Where is Westholme School?: Westholme School is located at Wilmar Lodge, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6QU.

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