Pleckgate High School Explained

Pleckgate High School
Coordinates:53.7679°N -2.4883°W
Type:Academy
Head:Aishling McGinty
Address:Pleckgate Road
City:Blackburn
County:Lancashire
Country:England
Postcode:BB1 8QA
Local Authority:Blackburn with Darwen
Ofsted:yes
Dfeno:889/4005
Urn:142088
Enrolment:1,189
Gender:Mixed
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:16

Pleckgate High School is a mixed, Ofsted rated Outstanding secondary school located in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.[1]

Previously a community school and Mathematics and Computing College administered by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, in February 2016 Pleckgate High School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by The Education Partnership Trust, but continues to coordinate with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council for admissions.

The current Headteacher of the Academy is Aishling McGinty, who took up post in September 2022.

Upon being inspected by Ofsted, in January 2019, the school received a judgement of 'Outstanding' in all categories.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pleckgate High School.