Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn vs Pleckgate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 397 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Pleckgate High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,339 students
| Measure | Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West | Pleckgate High School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1131 of 2,286 | #148 of 536 |
| National rank | #8970 of 15,697 | #1273 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 189 | 1,339 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 1,339 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holysouls.co.uk | www.pleckgate.com |
The verdict
- •Pleckgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 45.5).
- •Pleckgate High School is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 189.
- •Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a local authority school while Pleckgate High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn better than Pleckgate High School?
On the Success Index (England), Pleckgate High School ranks higher (64.5 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and Pleckgate High School?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 189. Pleckgate High School: 1,339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn and Pleckgate High School rank in North West?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1131st of 2,286 and Pleckgate High School is 148th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).