How many pupils does Pleckgate High School have?

Pleckgate High School has 1,354 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pleckgate High School's Ofsted rating?

Pleckgate High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).

How does Pleckgate High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Pleckgate High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 in 2025/26.

Is Pleckgate High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pleckgate High School is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Pleckgate High School?

Pleckgate High School is located at Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QA.

Pleckgate High School

Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QA

Outstanding

Inspected 5 June 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

46.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,354

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Pleckgate High School

Pleckgate High School is an academy sponsor led in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,354 pupils on roll. It is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 (2025/26). 24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,354 / 1,350 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

24%

Free school meals

26.7%

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

14.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

46.8

Attainment 8

263 pupils

43%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

65%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.5%

Overall absence

22.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

76.02

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24

18.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

22.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£44,795

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↓ −£785 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,679

Spend per pupil

£8,227

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QA
Phone: 01254249134
Headteacher: A McGinty
Website: www.pleckgate.com

Academy Trust

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pleckgate High School?: Pleckgate High School is an academy sponsor led in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Pleckgate High School have?: Pleckgate High School has 1,354 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pleckgate High School's Ofsted rating?: Pleckgate High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).
How does Pleckgate High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Pleckgate High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 in 2025/26.
Is Pleckgate High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pleckgate High School is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Pleckgate High School?: Pleckgate High School is located at Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QA.

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