OW Mark Tompsett with Westholme Prep students
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OW Mark wins Bronze in Paralympic Games!

Last week, students and Staff in Prep welcomed back former OW Mark Tompsett, who won a Brozne Medal at the Paralympic Games! Mark paid us a special visit to talk to students about his success and show students pieces of special memorabilia from the Games, such as his swimming hat, tracksuit, swimming trunks, and of…

A Westholme School sporting student
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Westholme’s Sporting Achievements This Term

This term, some of our sporting students have achieved some fantastic results which we are very proud of. Here are a few below, well done! Leiyah (Year 7) Congratulations to Leiyah, in Year 7, on her recent fantastic news. She has now been selected to ride for England, in the European Teams Championship 2024, which…

Year 7 and 8 students at Westholme School after taking part in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge
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Kangaroo Maths Challenge

Year 7 and 8 students put their Maths skills to the test, in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge, earlier this term. This is a multiple-choice test, designed to promote mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency in using mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. We are delighted to have received a fantastic set of results,…

Westholme School's Lower Senior Students performing in the play, Aladdin Jr
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Aladdin JR Brings Disney Magic To The Croston Theatre

Last week, we saw our Lower Senior performing arts students showcasing their musical and theatrical talents in the dazzling Aladdin Jr. The audience in the Croston Theatre have been thrilled by the magical adventure, which showcased over three nights. The story of Aladdin Jr is a tale packed with courage, adventure and discovering the magic…

Mr Taylor, Principal of Westholme School

Westholme School To Welcome Mr Taylor As New Principal

We are delighted to be welcoming our 7th Principal to Westholme School 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…

European Day of Languages 2024
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European Day of Languages 2024

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…