The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
25.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 648
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Sarfraz Shah
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
38 Rayburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Malachy's RC Primary School
Primary · 520m away
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 575m away
Saviour CofE Primary School
Primary · 617m away
Collyhurst Nursery School
Nursery · 642m away
Abbott Community Primary School
Primary · 728m away
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 857m away
Manchester Communication Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Digital Advantage
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester?
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester currently has 648 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester take?
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester?
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester is in Manchester, M8 8DT, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester have a sixth form?
Yes, Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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