Last Thursday, we were delighted to be visited by the multi-award-winning author Phil Earle; he has won the British Book Award for ‘When the Sky Falls’ and has been writer in residence for the leading reading charity, Book Trust. He spoke to Prep 4, 5 and 6 about his extraordinary journey from being a non-reader…
We are delighted to be welcoming our 7th Principal to Westholme in September, Mr Paul Taylor. Mr Taylor shone out above all other candidates in our rigorous recruitment process, and demonstrates all the skills, experience and qualities to build upon the progress that Westholme has made over the last 100 years. We are very much…
On Thursday, we celebrated European Day of Languages! Originating in 2001, the aim of the day is to encourage language learning across Europe, and was jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Mrs Blizzard, Head of Modern Foreign Languages, spoke alongside members of the INSPIRED Sixth Form in a special assembly…
This week, Head of English Mrs Corrigan introduced the final of the House Spoken English competition. The final took place in the Croston Theatre in front of the whole school. There were four contestants who were representing their houses for the chance to win points that would go towards the outcome of the annual House…
Congratulations to Westholme student and aspiring tennis player Elizabeth, who recently shared some fantastic news with us. Elizabeth recently travelled up to Scotland with her doubles partner Mia, to play in some National Level tournaments. They entered the Scottish Open and played brilliantly, reaching the final and beating some quality opposition on the way. The…
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Westholme School was inspected by ISI on 23rd January 2024 – Download Inspection Report
Westholme School complies with all the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements regarding school inspections.
The school is regulated by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate – a body approved by the Department for Education for the purpose of inspecting independent schools in the Independent Schools Council (ISC) under Section 162 of the Education Act 2002.
Westholme School was inspected by ISI on 5th, 6th and 7th November 2024. Download Inspection Report
Westholme School was inspected by ISI on 23rd January 2024. Download Inspection Report
Westholme School was inspected by ISI on 13th, 14th and 15th October 2021. Download Inspection Report
Westholme School was inspected by ISI on 8th, 9th and 10th May 2019. Download Inspection Report
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