Best 3 Secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen – comparison

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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 Boys' High School (Secondary) in Blackburn; Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (Secondary) in Blackburn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pleckgate High School, Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School and Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, free schools and academy converter type located around Blackburn, Lancashire and Blackburn. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Pleckgate High School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Pleckgate High School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 2,950, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as Education Partnership Trust and STAR ACADEMIES.

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Attribute	Pleckgate High School BB1 8QA	Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School BB2 2LD	Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School BB2 7AD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Blackburn Lancashire BB1 8QA	Blackburn BB2 2LD	Blackburn Lancashire BB2 7AD
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Jul 2024	1 24 Apr 2024	1 30 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	800	800
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Education Partnership Trust	STAR ACADEMIES	STAR ACADEMIES
Website	www.pleckgate.com	www.tibhs.com	www.tighs.com
Telephone	01254249134	01254918670	0125454021
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 Boys' High School

BB2 2LD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Blackburn
BB2 2LD
Ofsted: 1 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: www.tibhs.com
Telephone: 01254918670

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

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.