Pleckgate High School
Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pleckgate High School is a secondary school in Blackburn for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. It ranks 3rd of 10 secondary schools in Blackburn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2024, report published 2 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
Pupils at this school are strongly supported to develop aspirational goals for their future lives. They thrive in a well-established culture of high academic expectations. Pupils value the expertise and support of their teachers, who help them to develop the resilience and determination to succeed. Consequently, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum. The school fosters a harmonious and supportive environment. Pupils learn the importance of being kind and respectful towards others. They do not tolerate discrimination in any form. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons and at social times. During transition times, they move calmly and purposefully around school. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe in school. Pupils benefit from an extensive programme of high-quality experiences that supplement and enhance their learning, including a vast array of clubs, trips and visiting speakers. The school helps pupils to understand the importance of being active citizens and contributing to the school and to the wider community. For example, pupils take on leadership roles in school and undertake many charitable endeavours to help other people. The school goes to great lengths to identify and overcome any barriers that may hinder pupils' participation in any aspect of school life. It is determined that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit fully from the school's rich and inspiring offer.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
274 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,339 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Pleckgate High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamiyah School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 56.3 |
| Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 67.2 |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 72.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs A McGinty
- Phone
- 01254249134
- Address
- Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 142088
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.