Independent school · Blackburn with Darwen
Westholme School
- Ages 3–18
- Mixed
- £3,745–£18,585/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Mon 4 Oct 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep Tuition Fees (term) | £3,745.00 |
| Pre-Prep Tuition Fees (annual) | £11,970.00 |
| Prep Tuition Fees, Reception to Yr 6 (term) | £4,495.00 |
| Prep Tuition Fees, Reception to Yr 6 (annual) | £13,485.00 |
| Seniors Tuition Fees, Yr 7 (term) | £5,695.00 |
| Seniors Tuition Fees, Yr 7 (annual) | £17,085.00 |
| Seniors & ISF Tuition Fees, Yr 8 to Yr 13 (term) | £6,195.00 |
| Seniors & ISF Tuition Fees, Yr 8 to Yr 13 (annual) | £18,585.00 |
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £600.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Reception
- Year 7
- Year 12
Usual entry points are Prep Reception, Year 7 and Year 12, with entry into most other years possible. Families arrange a private visit or tour, then complete an online enquiry form and application, guided by the Admissions Team.
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–18
- Pupils
- 706
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 01254506070
- Address
- Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road, Blackburn, BB2 6QU
- Website
- westholmeschool.com
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.