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Westholme School
Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QU
School Information
Set in the countryside to the west of Blackburn, Lancashire, Westholme School provides a caring environment to educate girls (2-18) and boys (2-11) across five sites. The supportive atmosphere and strong links between the sites allow each child to develop their own strengths and achieve academic success. Facilities are excellent and include a professional theatre and new all weather pitch.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls (some boys) |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
996 |
| School Inspection Report: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
| Date: | 29/02/2012 |
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| Start: | 9:30 |
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| Finish: | 12:00 |
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| Address: | Westholme School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6QU |
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| Contact's Name: | Gemma Cunliffe |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01254 506070 |
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| Contact's Email: | principal@westholmeschool.com |
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| Url: | www.westholmeschool.com |
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| Description: | Westholme School (all sites) Open Morning |
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| How to register: | All of our sites are open for you to come and look around. You do not need to make an appointment. |
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Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
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| Day (£): |
1803 - 2864 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Test, Interview, Report, Assessment, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
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Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
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2 - 11 |
2 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
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149 |
847 |
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121 |
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Science, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Astroturf, Auditorium, CDT Centre, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Drama Studio, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Photography Studio, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Amnesty International, Archery, Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Community Service, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Ice skating, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Maths Puzzle Club, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Printing, Science club, Skiing, Student Magazine, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, Year book, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Skating, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: 15-45 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
91644 |
| DfE Reference Number: |
889 / 6000 |