Pleckgate High School vs Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleckgate High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,339 students
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Sandbach · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,340 students
| Measure | Pleckgate High School Blackburn, North West | Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #148 of 536 | #59 of 536 |
| National rank | #1273 of 4,090 | #600 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,339 | 1,340 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 1,340 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | 58.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.2% | 80.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | 5.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.9 |
| town | Blackburn | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pleckgate.com | www.sandbachhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 64.5).
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 1,339.
- •Pleckgate High School is co-educational and Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is girls.
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 Pleckgate High School better than Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College ranks higher (80.3 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 Pleckgate High School and Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pleckgate High School: 1,339. Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College: 1,340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pleckgate High School and Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College rank in North West?
Pleckgate High School is 148th of 536 and Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is 59th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).