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Nursery at Westholme School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Pre-Prep gives Westholme's youngest children their own named stage: provision for ages 3-4. This is the nursery provision within an independent school in Blackburn. Westholme's address is Wilmar Lodge, Meins Road, BB2 6QU, placing the enquiry and visit process within the wider school rather than a separate nursery organisation.
Keep the focus on Pre-Prep when arranging a visit, so that the conversation centres on the stage your child would actually join.
Lunches have a separate Pre-Prep charge alongside tuition. For family budgeting, that makes the meal element a distinct part of the cost of attendance. Ask the school for current charges, considering tuition and lunches together rather than treating the tuition charge as the complete bill.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Treat Reception as a separate application, using the school's admissions route rather than assuming that attending Pre-Prep secures the next stage.
Reception entry is in September after a child's fourth birthday. Applications are handled in the order received, and an offer depends on a place being available; formal offers are sent three months before admission. Assessments take place at the end of the preceding Spring Term. These timings matter when planning the move from nursery: registration, assessment and an offer are distinct steps. The registration route is the school's admissions form, with the Admissions Team providing the contact point for families.
A private visit can be booked through the Admissions Team on 01254 506088 or at registrar@westholmeschool.com. Applications begin with an enquiry form through the school's online system. That gives families a direct route both to see the provision and to start the application process.
Pre-Prep tuition and lunches are charged separately, and fees are reviewed annually by the governors. Contact the school for current charges. Payment arrangements include an annual Direct Debit, three instalments or twelve equal monthly Direct Debits from September to August. There is also a nine-instalment option, collected on the first of the month during September to November, January to March and April to June. Those payment schedules concern the school bill; choose the arrangement that fits your household's budgeting.
Westholme operates a cashless payment system and does not accept cash. The finance contact is fees@westholmeschool.com, or 01254 506070, giving families a separate point of contact for payment matters.
Pre-Prep is for children aged 3-4.
No. Treat Reception as a separate application through the school's admissions route.
Reception admission is in September following a child's fourth birthday. Assessments take place at the end of the preceding Spring Term, and offers depend on space.
Tuition and Pre-Prep lunches have separate charges. Contact the school for current charges.
Contact the Admissions Team on 01254 506088 or email registrar@westholmeschool.com to book a private visit.
