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Pleckgate High School

Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA
Part of: EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Pleckgate High School
Blackburn, BB1 8QA
1,354 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
23.30% FSM %
739 Boys
615 Girls
About Pleckgate High School

Pleckgate High School is a Secondary Academies serving Blackburn and the surrounding area in Blackburn with Darwen with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 1,354 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: A McGinty.

Information on Pleckgate High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Blackburn
Ward Roe Lee
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened 01-02-2016
UKPRN 10052484
URN 142088
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Andrea Hepplestone Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Wendy Bridson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 09/05/2022 — N/A
Mrs Alex Burrill Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Heather Cross-Costello Local Governor 08/01/2024 08/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Shazia Hassan Local Governor 14/07/2022 14/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ibrar Hussain Local Governor 14/07/2022 14/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Shabnum Makba Local Governor 06/12/2021 16/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Helen Rawnsley Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Robinson Local Governor 30/04/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
0.4 km • Blackburn
Other
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
0.41 km • Blackburn
Other
Lammack Primary School
0.67 km • Blackburn
Other
Cedars Primary School
0.96 km • Blackburn
Other
St Thomas's Centre
1.04 km • Blackburn
Other
Roe Lee Park Primary School
1.1 km • Blackburn
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Pleckgate High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.
Pleckgate High School has 1,354 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Pleckgate High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Pleckgate High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Pleckgate High School is Mrs A McGinty.
Pleckgate High School is at Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Pleckgate High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Pleckgate High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs A McGinty
Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA
01254249134
www.pleckgate.com
Location
BB1 8QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142088
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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