Pleckgate High School
URN: 142088 • Blackburn BB1 8QA
Overview
- Name
- Pleckgate High School
- URN
- 142088
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- A McGinty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254249134
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pleckgate Road, Blackburn BB1 8QA
Summary
Pleckgate High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Blackburn, Lancashire, with a current enrollment of 1,354 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,350. The school operates under the Education Partnership Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to aspire, believe, act, and succeed.
The curriculum at Pleckgate High School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, STEM initiatives, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Pleckgate also prioritises student wellbeing and support, providing resources for mental health, online safety, and personal development. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events and managing its own facilities for public use, thereby strengthening its ties with families and local organisations. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Pleckgate High School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, STEM initiatives, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Pleckgate also prioritises student wellbeing and support, providing resources for mental health, online safety, and personal development. The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events and managing its own facilities for public use, thereby strengthening its ties with families and local organisations. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Careers and The Local Offer (sen)
- Extracurricular Activity Timetable (sen)
- SEND Policies (sen)
- SEND Support (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Library Events (calendar)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Menu (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1354
- Boys
- 739
- Girls
- 615
- FSM %
- 23.30
- Open date
- 2016-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1354 | 739 | 615 | 1350 | 23.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1350 | 708 | 642 | 1350 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1298 | 635 | 663 | 1350 | 21.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1298 | 635 | 663 | 1350 | 21.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1230 | 602 | 628 | 1350 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1157 | 577 | 580 | 1350 | 19.90 |
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