Pleckgate High School vs St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
395 students
| Measure | Pleckgate High School Blackburn, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #148 of 536 | #1225 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1273 of 4,090 | #9579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,339 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.pleckgate.com | www.stjamesceprimaryblackburn.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pleckgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 42.7).
- •Pleckgate High School is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 395.
- •Pleckgate High School is a academy school while St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is a local authority 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 Pleckgate High School better than St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), Pleckgate High School ranks higher (64.5 vs 42.7 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 St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pleckgate High School: 1,339. St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pleckgate High School and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Pleckgate High School is 148th of 536 and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn is 1225th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).