What are Westholme School's latest exam results?

Westholme School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Westholme School located?

Westholme School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB2 6QU).

How many pupils attend Westholme School?

Westholme School has around 731 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Westholme School with other schools?

View Westholme School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Blackburn with Darwen.

IndependentData as of May 2026

Westholme School

Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road, Blackburn, BB2 6QU

Other independent school

Christian

Pupils

731

Ages

4-18

Attainment 8

42.3

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection

ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

32.8%

Basics 9-5

6.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

3.2%

EBacc APS

3.70

EBacc 9-5

1.1%

EBacc 9-4

1.1%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

36.87

A*-A Grades

30.2%

A*-B Grades

55.2%

AAB+ %

18.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 63 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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