Eden Boys' School, Preston
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Address | Adelaide Street Preston Lancashire PR1 4BD |
| Phone | 01772926000 |
| Reference Number | 141971 |
Eden Boys’ School, Preston continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining its status as an outstanding school since its last inspection in May 2018. The strong leadership under Principal Nafisa Patel and the support of the Star Academies multi-academy trust contribute to a calm and focused learning environment, where pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and a commitment to their studies. They are well-prepared for their future endeavors, thanks to high expectations and an ambitious curriculum designed to equip pupils with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive as responsible citizens. The school's strong outreach and community-focused activities further enrich students' educational experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 617 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 122 | Unknown | 122 |
| 8 | 124 | Unknown | 124 |
| 9 | 124 | Unknown | 124 |
| 10 | 123 | Unknown | 123 |
| 11 | 124 | Unknown | 124 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 36.8% |
| Pakistani | 28.8% |
| Asian, Other | 12.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| White, British | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High standards for pupil achievement
- Strong and respectful behavior among pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Highly knowledgeable and well-trained teachers
- Ambitious curriculum clearly identifying important knowledge
- Excellent emphasis on developing literacy and oracy skills
- Strong partnerships with parents to improve attendance
- Diverse opportunities for social and cultural experiences
- Comprehensive careers information and guidance
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 47 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 48 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 44 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 48 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 44 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 43 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 42 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 32 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 55 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 46 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 44 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 44 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 54 | 1 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 60 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Austin's Place, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3YJ |
0.39 miles |
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Frenchwood Community Primary School
Frenchwood Knoll, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4LE |
0.46 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Rigby Street, St Joseph's, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XL |
0.46 miles |
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Stoneygate Nursery School
Stoneygate Walk, Preston, PR1 3XU |
0.47 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
New Hall Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XB |
0.48 miles |
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St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT |
0.57 miles |
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Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
2 Bairstow Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3TN |
0.67 miles |
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Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5RU |
0.73 miles |
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Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Emerson Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5SN |
0.76 miles |
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Deepdale Community Primary School
St Stephens Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6TD |
0.76 miles |
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Fishwick Primary School
Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH |
0.89 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH |
0.89 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ |
0.99 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR |
1.03 miles |
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Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Walton Green, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JL |
1.05 miles |
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Acorns Primary School
Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AU |
1.06 miles |
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St Stephen's CofE School
South Meadow Lane, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN |
1.19 miles |
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Holme Slack Community Primary School
Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP |
1.21 miles |
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St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4HD |
1.3 miles |
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Eldon Primary School
Eldon Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7YE |
1.34 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lancaster University School of Mathematics
67-69 London Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BA |
0.04 miles |
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Cardinal Newman College
LARK HILL ROAD, AVENHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 4HD |
0.25 miles |
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Preston Muslim Girls High School
Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5BY |
0.5 miles |
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Christ The King Catholic High School
Lawrence Avenue, Frenchwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4PR |
0.65 miles |
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Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT |
0.84 miles |
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Abrar Academy
34-36 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1NA |
1.08 miles |
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Moorbrook School
Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3DB |
1.57 miles |
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Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE |
1.63 miles |
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Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA |
1.77 miles |
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Preston College
Fulwood Campus, St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8UR |
1.78 miles |
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Cedar Lodge School
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1.79 miles |
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Penwortham Girls' High School
Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR |
1.93 miles |
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Walton-Le-Dale High School
Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RN |
2.02 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic High School
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8QY |
2.03 miles |
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Applebee Wood School
Far Croft, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5SS |
2.04 miles |
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Lostock Hall Academy
Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5UR |
2.06 miles |
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Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6PB |
2.1 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic High School
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2.24 miles |
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Lancashire Education Medical Services
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The Coppice School
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2.3 miles |