Admissions
Requirements For Entry
After taking examinations at the end of Year 11 most Westholme students enter the INSPIRED Sixth Form for a two-year course in A Levels. Each year the School also welcomes a number of new students into the INSPIRED Sixth Form from other schools. In order to enter the INSPIRED Sixth Form, students are ideally expected to achieve 6 GCSEs at Grade 6, including English and Maths with a Grade 7 in those subjects they wish to study at A Level if they have taken them at GCSE. If students are predicted 4 GCSE grade 8s or higher, they are eligible to apply for an INSPIRED Academic Scholarship worth 25% remission on fees. A small number of Bursaries worth up to 100% remission on fees are also available to apply for on a financial means-tested basis. Applying for an INSPIRED Scholarship includes an interview with the Principal to discuss GCSE performance, A Level subject choices and what makes our INSPIRED Sixth Form so different to prepare all leavers for the 21st century workplace.
Overseas Admissions
The School is currently a registered UK Border Agency sponsor (Tier 4) and accepts admissions from overseas students looking to enrol in the Sixth Form. Parents must inform the Registrar when returning a completed Registration Form or at any other time if their child requires sponsorship from the School in order to obtain a visa to study at Westholme.
Termly Tuition Fees
Westholme School Fees and Charges
If you would like further information about joining our Sixth Form please contact our Registrar, on registrar@westholmeschool.com or call 01254 506088.
Sixth Form News
Les Misérables
Last week we saw the spectacular Les Misérables showcase taking place on the Croston Theatre stage, with our talented students performing to the very best of their abilities! Things started on Tuesday with a production put on specially for visiting schools in the morning.
Centenary Senior Carol Service
On Tuesday evening we held our spectacular annual Carol Service in the magnificent surroundings of Blackburn Cathedral, capping an end to what has been a fantastic and memorable year of Centenary celebrations.
Westholme wins at Independent School of the Year awards 2023!
We are thrilled to announce that we are a winning finalist in the Independent Schools of the Years 2023 awards for our fantastic careers programme!