Westholme School appoints new assistant headteacher for enrichment

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 14:43 · Archive

Westholme School in Blackburn has appointed Michael Hodgkinson as Assistant Head (Enrichment) from January 2027.

Westholme School in Blackburn has announced the appointment of Michael Hodgkinson as Assistant Head (Enrichment) from January 2027. He is currently Director of Performing Arts at Kirkham Grammar School and has previously held leadership roles at Blackpool Sixth Form College and AKS Lytham.

In his new role, Mr Hodgkinson will lead the development of enrichment provision across the school from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, working alongside colleagues to broaden opportunities available to pupils. He will help every child discover new interests and talents.

Mr Hodgkinson said: 'What attracted me to Westholme was the ambition of the school and the opportunity to build on its outstanding reputation for co-curricular provision.' He is particularly interested in developing The Croston Theatre as an 'even more outward-facing asset for Westholme', bringing new experiences and expertise into the school while strengthening community connections.

How it is being reported

• Music and drama specialist appointed as department assistant head at private Blackburn schoolMichael Hodgkinson will take up his role in January 2027LancsLive · 10 Oct, 14:22
• Independent school announces new assistant headteacherMichael Hodgkinson currently Director of Performing Arts at Kirkham Grammar School and has also held leadership roles at Blackpool Sixth Form College.Lancashire Telegraph · 9 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Westholme School · Michael Hodgkinson · Kirkham Grammar School · Blackburn · Blackpool Sixth Form College · AKS Lytham

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