Lammack Primary School vs Pleckgate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 671 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lammack Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
548 students
Pleckgate High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,339 students
| Measure | Lammack Primary School Blackburn, North West | Pleckgate High School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 2,286 | #148 of 536 |
| National rank | #1486 of 15,697 | #1273 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 548 | 1,339 |
| Pupils on roll | 548 | 1,339 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.lammackprimary.com | www.pleckgate.com |
The verdict
- •Lammack Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 64.5).
- •Pleckgate High School is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 548.
- •Lammack Primary School 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 Lammack Primary School better than Pleckgate High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lammack Primary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 64.5 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 Lammack Primary School and Pleckgate High School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lammack Primary School: 548. Pleckgate High School: 1,339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lammack Primary School and Pleckgate High School rank in North West?
Lammack Primary School is 198th of 2,286 and Pleckgate High School is 148th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).