Pleckgate High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Attainment 8 score49.2

49.2, 3.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths47.1%

47.1%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.2%

71.2%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc44.2%

44.2%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.26

4.26, 0.17 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,339 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350

Eligible for free school meals24%

24%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.7%

26.7%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.9%

14.9%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Pleckgate High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Islamiyah School0.9 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.0
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.3
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 67.2
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 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
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.