Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College
URN: 119715 • Blackburn BB1 8QA
Overview
- Name
- Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College
- URN
- 119715
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Cocker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Pleckgate Road, Blackburn BB1 8QA
Summary
Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College is a mixed community secondary school located in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. With a capacity of 1,200 students, the school focuses on providing a robust education in mathematics and computing, preparing students for future academic and career opportunities in these critical fields.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a strong foundation in both traditional subjects and modern technological skills, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the demands of the 21st century. Pleckgate High School emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside personal development, offering various support services to cater to the diverse needs of its students.
As part of the local community, Pleckgate High School is committed to engaging with parents and guardians, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes student success. The school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to the wider community.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a strong foundation in both traditional subjects and modern technological skills, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the demands of the 21st century. Pleckgate High School emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside personal development, offering various support services to cater to the diverse needs of its students.
As part of the local community, Pleckgate High School is committed to engaging with parents and guardians, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes student success. The school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to the wider community.
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Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-02-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1200 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1200 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1200 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1200 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1200 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1200 |
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