SecondaryData as of May 2026

Pleckgate High School

Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Blackburn.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,354

Ages

11-16

FSM

23.3%

Attainment 8

48.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

48.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

24.2%

Basics 9-5

47.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

44.2%

EBacc APS

4.24

EBacc 9-5

16.4%

EBacc 9-4

24.5%

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About Pleckgate High School

Pleckgate High School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 1,354 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pleckgate High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Outstanding
Mar 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jan 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Pleckgate High School

What is Pleckgate High School's Ofsted rating?

Pleckgate High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Pleckgate High School's latest exam results?

Pleckgate High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Pleckgate High School located?

Pleckgate High School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB1 8QA).

How many pupils attend Pleckgate High School?

Pleckgate High School has around 1,354 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Pleckgate High School with other schools?

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