Compare Pleckgate High School and Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School and The Hyndburn Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Pleckgate High School (Secondary) in Blackburn; Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (Secondary) in Blackburn; The Hyndburn Academy (Secondary) in Blackburn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pleckgate High School, Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School and The Hyndburn Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Blackburn, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Pleckgate High School), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (The Hyndburn Academy), published May 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Pleckgate High School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,850, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Education Partnership Trust, STAR ACADEMIES and UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Pleckgate High School BB1 8QA	Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School BB2 7AD	The Hyndburn Academy BB1 4ED
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8QA	Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7AD	Blackburn Lancashire BB1 4ED
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Jul 2024	1 30 Nov 2022	2 25 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	800	675
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Education Partnership Trust	STAR ACADEMIES	UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.pleckgate.com	www.tighs.com	www.hyndburnacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01254249134	0125454021	01254885378
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Pleckgate High School

BB1 8QA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 8QA
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Education Partnership Trust
Website: www.pleckgate.com
Telephone: 01254249134

Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School

BB2 7AD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 7AD
Ofsted: 1 30 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: www.tighs.com
Telephone: 0125454021

The Hyndburn Academy

BB1 4ED

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 4ED
Ofsted: 2 25 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.hyndburnacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01254885378

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.