Higher Education & Careers

The principle aim of any school must surely be to find the perfect University course, Apprenticeship and career path for every single student to ensure their future happiness and success.

Independent Schools of the Year 2023 Awards Winner for Outstanding Careers Programme

All INSPIRED Sixth Form students receive extensive careers and university advice throughout Years 12 and 13. This includes support from Mrs Hibberd, Head of Careers, Mr Oracz, Head of INSPIRED Sixth Form and the Sixth Form Pastoral Team.

Whilst careers education and advice is embedded throughout our whole curriculum for each year group it is in the Sixth Form that we reach the real business end of matters where we encourage our students to specialise further and seek work experience in their chosen field. Sixth Form are encouraged to build their CVs as most careers nowadays require work and other experience beyond A-level study.

There is also a biennial Higher Education Fair for students in Years 10 and above where students can find out more about a wide range of Universities.

Sixth Form News

Les Misérables

11 Mar 24

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

15 Dec 23

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!

15 Oct 23

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!