A-level 2024/25
#787 of 2,536
Better than 68% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 119826.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 45.6 | 44.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 43.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 55.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 86 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Blackburn with Darwen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 36.87, similar to England, better than Blackburn with Darwen | 32.7 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 37.47, similar to England, better than Blackburn with Darwen | 32.38 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 18%, similar to England, better than Blackburn with Darwen | 13.7% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.02, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 63 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 706 |
| Girls | 390 |
| Boys | 316 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 34 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 6 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 93.9% |
| Higher education | 60.6% |
| Employment | 18.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 1.5% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | The Olive School, Blackburn | Free schools | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | St Silas's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Witton Park Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Nov 2025. | |
| 1.2 mi | Not applicable | Dar Ul Madinah | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Griffin Park Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Queen Elizabeth's Primary School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. |
Westholme School ranks 787 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 68% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Westholme School was B-, and 18% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Westholme School has 706 pupils aged 3 to 18.
Yes, Westholme School teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.