Academy · Blackburn with Darwen

Pleckgate High School

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Blackburn with Darwen council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 1339 (capacity 1350)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01254249134
Address: Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA
Website: pleckgate.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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