OW Daniel visits to talk to aspiring Medics
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OW Daniel visits to talk to aspiring Medics

Aspiring Sixth Form medical students were lucky enough to be able to have an in-depth chat with OW, Daniel Kirkwood, who visited us on Thursday afternoon. Daniel left Westholme to study medicine at Lancaster University. Daniel did exceptionally well in his A Levels whilst at Westholme, achieving 4 A*s. He kindly gave up some of…

Regional swimming success!
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Regional swimming success!

Congratulations to our Boys’ and Girls’ swimming teams who have had some fantastic success recently. Both teams won the Blackburn Schools’ Championships, with the boys retaining their title. They were presented with two fantastic trophies, which date back to the early 1900s! Great work from the team and the coaching staff involved. Boys’ Swimming team:…

Ayesha cycles to National title
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Ayesha cycles to National title

Last Saturday, INSPIRED Sixth Former Ayesha attended the Cycling Time Trials Champions Lunch where she was presented with a gold medal, gold cap and trophy for winning the National 25 mile Time Trial Championship for Junior Women. The race was held in August where Ayesha received her National Champions jersey; the Champions Lunch was a…

Multicultural Awareness Day 2025
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Multicultural Awareness Day 2025

On Wednesday 20 November, we celebrated Multicultural Awareness Day, which focussed on creating unity through celebrating diversity. Students and staff across the entire school dressed in clothing to represent their cultural background and upbringing. Mrs Oracz led a special assembly in the morning to introduce the day, and it was obvious from the sea of…

UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge
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UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge

This year’s UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge saw exceptional performances from our students. The challenge is known for its difficulty, requiring participants to solve complex, non-routine problems that test logic, creativity and deep mathematical reasoning. Our students’ success in achieving four golds, four silvers, and fifteen bronzes is a testament to their hard work and dedication….