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Pleckgate High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Pleckgate High School
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Pleckgate High School
- Secondary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB1 8QA
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons and at social times.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from regular professional development.
Current Educational Practices: The school provides clear guidance on what staff should be doing and when.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers accrue knowledge to design highly effective lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion.
Communication: School works closely with parents to address attendance issues.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers' views are considered via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school quickly identifies and addresses any issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has strong systems of oversight to provide challenge and support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school fosters a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive programme of clubs, trips, and visiting speakers.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School helps pupils understand the importance of being active citizens.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive timely guidance about careers and next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are equipped to make well-informed choices for their futures.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND progress well through the curriculum.
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Pleckgate High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1350 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 48% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 8.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 42.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 57.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 49.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 17.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 26.67% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 135 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 43.79% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 20.79% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 9.64% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 40.1% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 54.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 42.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 14.43% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 3.24 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 38.86% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 20.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 15.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 4.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.93% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 7 | 43.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 7 | 62.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 38.22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 17.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 26.17% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 3.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 34.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 23.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 17.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 13 | 42% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 12 | 58.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 44.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 6 | 21.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 13 | 28.39% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 3.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 45.41% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 65.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 39.76% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 23.94% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 26.35% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 42.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.75% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pleckgate High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
