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Pleckgate High School
Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.8 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,354
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, highlighted by a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 33% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while nearly half reach grade 5 or above. The school's LocaleIQ score of 82.8 indicates it outperforms 83% of schools, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.2 | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani51.5%
Asian Indian28.3%
Other5.8%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
White British2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
White Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.76790, -2.48830 · BB1 8QA
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN142088
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.pleckgate.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Pleckgate High School rated by Ofsted?
Pleckgate High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2024.
Is Pleckgate High School a good school?
Pleckgate High School scores 82.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Pleckgate High School in GCSEs?
Pleckgate High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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