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Pleckgate High School
Blackburn·North West·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
Pleckgate High School is a secondary academy in Blackburn, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Pleckgate High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.01 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.0, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,354 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.7%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.4%.
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Pleckgate High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.01, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at Pleckgate High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Pleckgate High School has an overall absence rate of 7.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Pleckgate High School is 14.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Pleckgate High School has 1,354 pupils on roll.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Pleckgate High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Pleckgate High School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Pleckgate High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
285/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
106/mo
37% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.9
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
95%
Child is Happy
48%
Child Feels Safe
48%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.